Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02969 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1756/05/25 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.
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