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Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813 to Montgomery Livingston re: best wishes for a pleasant stay in Italy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04555 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813 Place Written: Clermont, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/10/28 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Robert L. Livingston wishes his son Montgomery to enjoy his stay in Italy and to learn as much as he can of its Roman history. He also gives news of the family at Clermont.

Livingston, Robert L., 1775-1843
Livingston, Montgomery

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