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Livingston, William, fl. 1793 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extortion case

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02852 Author/Creator: Livingston, William, fl. 1793 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1752/08/19 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 21.5 x 15.7 cm Order a Copy

William explains that he needs Robert, Jr. to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

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