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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00993 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/02/11 Pagination: 2p. 30.6 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges his father to take action regarding the money due to him by the government.

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