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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading losses

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02606 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1740/12/17 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

John discusses some trading losses that he recently suffered, and regrets to state that he blames Robert Jr. and their brother Philip for the blunder, as they acted carelessly and without proper consideration. He also congratulates Robert, Jr. on the birth of a son.

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