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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Philip Livingston re: the Mayor's indisposition

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02425 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1715/05/26 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 19.2 cm, Width: 15.6 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that the Mayor is severely ill, and discusses some trading business. He also notes that he has had an indifferent reception by the city of Albany and the church.

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