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Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to pay Robert, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03119 Author/Creator: Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/05/06 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Abraham informs Robert, Jr. that he would like to pay him a visit, but has been so absorbed with his business that he has not found a moment ot get away.

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