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Van Schaak, Henry, fl. 1769 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections for the House

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03183 Author/Creator: Van Schaak, Henry, fl. 1769 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/01/09 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Van Schaak states that there will be elections to send new representatives to the House, and hopes that the new counties will be allowed to participate. He also discusses a controversy over the division of the county, in which Robert, Jr.'s son is involved. Docketed on address leaf.

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