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Livingston, J.H., fl. 1789 to Tobias Lear re: thanks for charity gift from President Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.009 Author/Creator: Livingston, J.H., fl. 1789 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/12/24 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

"The attention of the President of the United States to the Charity School under the care of the Dutch Church in this City is very acceptable [. . . .] Please to accept my thanks . . ." Docketed on address leaf.

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