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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 to Charles DeWitt re: plan to catch vandals

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02859 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1753/06/21 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

James Elliott relays a plan to catch some people vandalizing a fence on the Manor.

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