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Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a ride on Robert, Jr.'s sloop

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03724 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1783-1815 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.8 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Robert Livingston asks his cousin if he may take Robert, Jr.'s sloop down to New York.

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