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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01743 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/12/02 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 33.1 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Philip shares his joy over the birth of a daughter named Sarah. On the 3 December 1725, Philip attached another note in response to a letter he just received from Robert.

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