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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02954 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1756/02/28 Pagination: 1p. + docket 25 x 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also asks that Robert, Jr. send down his sloop that that their mother may be taken to the Manor and buried along side their father.

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