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Collins, Ed, fl. 1725 to Robert Livingston re: a post at Schenectady

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01667 Author/Creator: Collins, Ed, fl. 1725 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/07/27 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 20.9 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Collins writes that his father desires Livingston to write to the Governor in order to help him to obtain the post at Schenectady.

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