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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03515 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/09/27 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

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