Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1716–1778). ALS signed “Phil. Livingston Junr.,” one page trimmed to 8 x 8, February 23, 1746. Livingston writes to John de Peyster. In part: “I have some time ago recd: from the Treasurer for your acct. the sum of £33:16:6 which was allowed by Act of Assembly for the repair of the fort at Albany which said sum I have pd. to Mr. Gerard Beeckman as you have ord:d me. The acct. & certificate of Mr. Van Alstyne I will lay before the assembly at their next meeting…. John Fisher & William Hogan have some demand upon us for provisions delivered short at Ossweego [sic]….” Matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 20.25 x 15. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name), light wrinkling and soiling, an area of staining to text, and edge wear touching a few words. The signature is dark, clear, and otherwise unaffected. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Livingston’s autograph material into the “rare” category among the Signers. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
