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Willson, Ebenezer, fl. 1709 Freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00806 Author/Creator: Willson, Ebenezer, fl. 1709 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1709/12/13 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy

Legal statement of Ebenezer Willson Esq., Mayor and the aldermen of the City of New York declaring the freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston. Grants Livingston the right to "partake of all the benefits, liberties, priveliges, freedoms, and immunities" associated with citizenship.

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