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Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724 to Robert Livingston re: plans to visit Robert and Alida

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01560 Author/Creator: Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1724/03/25 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

The daugher of Margaret and Samuel Vetch - Alida- writes of her plans to visit when the weather warms up, and discusses a marriage proposal. Docketed on address leaf.

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