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Burnet, William, 1688-1729 to Robert Livingston re: business with the Assembly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01367 Author/Creator: Burnet, William, 1688-1729 Place Written: Burlington, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/04/20 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Burnet thanks Livingston for all his help, and states his plan to assist Livingston in his matter with the Assembly.

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