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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01189 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/10/08 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

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