Lawyer, politician, and diplomat from New York (1746-1813) known as 'The Chancellor,' who was one of the five original drafters of the Declaration of Independence. ALS signed “R. R. Livingston,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, May 9, 1783. Letter to Governor George Clinton of New York, in part: "Mr. Dally, son of Mrs. Booreh, having been compelled by the necessities of the times to leave New York is desirous of returning to it and setting up a house of entertainment. He is, I am told, well qualified for it—He wishes to have Hull's Tavern and to get possession so soon as to be able to prepare for your reception on your first going into town—Whether this lays in your department I know not…He seems earnestly desirous of your interposition in his favor." In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the neatly detached integral address leaf (which retains an incomplete red wax seal).
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