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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston Jr. re: advice to remain at New Rochelle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02497 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/02/12 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 19.7 x 15.1 cm Order a Copy

Philip admonishes Robert for not writing to his father in his spare time, and states that he would like Robert to master the French language by the end of the year. He therefore advises Robert to remain in New Rochelle and "keep close to [his] book." It is also noted that Jennet Beeckman passed away.

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