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Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03059 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 Place Written: Woodstock, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1766/05/14 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

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