Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health of his crops
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03194 Author/Creator: Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 Place Written: Livingston Hall, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/04/09 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.8 x 16 cm Order a Copy
Walter writes that an unexpected snow fall has made the wheat fields look unhealthy, and states that he is presently sowing flax, which should result in about 10 bushels. He also notes that due to a lack of horses and oxen he will not be able to put any summer grain in the ground.
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