Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03570 Author/Creator: Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/02/25 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to maintain his property rights. Docketed on address leaf.
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