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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02845 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1752/03/25 Pagination: 1p. + docket 30.9 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces and mills are functioning again.

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