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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of the Ancram

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02664 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1742/09/30 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

John writes that the Ancram has arrived with nothing of note on board; and states that he is expecting Robert, Jr. daily.

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