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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03410 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1781]/09/27 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes that his brother could profit from the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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