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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: family news

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01118 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/01/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.

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