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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01146 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/06/25 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

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