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Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: permission to have the excise for the year

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03050 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1766/01/11 Pagination: 1p. + docket 31.1 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson writes that Mr. Lansing has granted Robert, Jr. the excise at the same price as last year. He also states that he has put up an advertisement for Robert, Jr.'s house, but has found the house to be in very poor condition.

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