He was 60 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence and died two years later, serving in Congress. According to the history I read, they believe he knew he wouldn't be returning home because of how he farewelled his family, leaving that sense of not returning.
He was active in the business world and supportive of American independence from early on. He was one of the founders of the New York Society Library, the Chamber of Commerce, and King's (Columbia) College.
He lived a full life in those 62 years. At the time of his death, his 18-year-old son was nearby, staying with George Washington's family.
Edmond Burke, who spoke so eloquently for the Colonies in Parliament, corresponded extensively with Philip Livingston.
Men of courage and honor and strength and perseverance and insight. They saw potential where others saw nothing but more of the same.
What remarkable men.
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