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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Philip Livingston re: Gert Schuyler's house

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02409 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/05/01 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that Gert Schuyler turned his house over to him, and asks if Philip would help him sell the place. He congratulates Philip on the birth of a son, and notes that he has not recieved his salary from the Governor. Docketed on address leaf.

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