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Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847 to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04128 Author/Creator: Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1838/08/28 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.

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