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Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit the Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03667 Author/Creator: Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/09/09 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 25.2 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Walter writes that Congress is scheduled to adjourn in a few weeks, so he should be dismissed shortly, and will depart for the Manor at that point. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the educational pursuits of his children.

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