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Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00866 Author/Creator: Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/04/06 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 28 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that Livingston send him a requested account. Docketed on address leaf.

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