Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03571 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/01/05 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 33.6 x 21.2 cm Order a Copy
Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating himself from this situation.
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