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Livingston, Estelle, fl. 1832 to Johnston Livingston re: news from home

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04073 Author/Creator: Livingston, Estelle, fl. 1832 Place Written: Tivoli, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1832/11/08 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Johnston's younger sister Estelle informs him that she and her sister Mary study very hard, and also describes how his boat and pony are at home. Followed by a note from Johnston's mother, who states that Cambridge is quite ill, and also tells Johnston that she has sent him clothes and money for the winter.

Livingston, Estelle, fl. 1832

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