Robert R. Livingston 1746-1813 American politician and one of the five drafters of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of Foreign Affairs and administrator of the oath of office to George Washington. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Clermont, June 12,1800 to State Treasurer Gerard Bunker instructing that John R. Livingston be paid 125 pounds and ...place the same to my account of salary. Attractively matted with a brass biographical plaque and color image of Livingston. Light toning, otherwise fine.