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Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03156 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775 Place Written: Clermont, New York Type: Letter Date: 1768/02/21 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 20.9 x 16 cm Order a Copy

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

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