To John Jay from Peter R. Livingston, 26 February 1813
From Peter R. Livingston
Feby. 26th 1813 Clermont.
My Dear Sir,
It is a Melancholy task assigned to Me, to advise you of the Death of one of your R. R. Livingston the Companion of your Youth and a fellow Labourer with you in the Great and Distinguished services that you have mutually rendered your Common Country—
I have often heard the Chancellor speake of you in terms of Affection, and in Language of the thoughts imparted— And permit Me to add that his Wife and Family claim you as a Virtuous Friend.
I have only to add that He expired without a Groan on the 25th inst. With dignified Views of Religion, Declaring in his last Hours to his Friends that his immortal Happiness was secured—1 I remain with great respect & Esteem,
Peter R. Livingston
ALS, NNC (EJ: 08317). For JJ’s reply, see his letter to Peter R. Livingston of 9 Mar. 1813, below. Peter Robert Livingston (1766–1847), of Rhinebeck, was a second cousin of RRL. Livingston served in the state senate, and became speaker of the state assembly in 1823, and acting lieutenant governor of New York in 1828.
1. For obituaries for RRL, see Albany Argus, 2 Mar.; Columbian (New York), 4 Mar. 1813.