Lot 4
Livingston, Phillip -- Three-page LS by the Signer From New York (1716-78) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York. Letter signed "Phil. Livingston" 3 pgs, 4to, New York, Nov. 28, 1767. To Messrs. Baynton Wharton & Morgan in Philadelphia acknowledging receipt of their correspondence advising him of the state of their affairs and expressing his concern for them and their families. He discusses at length the Verplank account and states, "it gives me real pleasure to find you are still of Opinion that After paying all your debts, something handsome will be left…." Address leaf with recipient's name and address in Livingston's hand. The letter is generally fresh looking with some minor stains, archival reinforcement or rejoining of the two leaves and infill of small paper loss in some margins, none of which affects Livingston's holograph closing and signature. Livingston is in the top half in scarcity of Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Estimated Value $1,800 - UP
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