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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02854 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1752/09/20 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32.4 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

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