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Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of building a brick house

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03655 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/02/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 23.6 x 19 cm Order a Copy

Robert Cambridge writes that he has consulted a carpenter, and learned that it would cost 50 pounds to build a brick house. He desires Robert, Jr. to relate his sentiments on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

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