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Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778 to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04194 Author/Creator: Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1775/07/01 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 15.6 cm Order a Copy

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

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