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Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report on Robert, Jr.'s slave

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03191 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/04/03 Pagination: 1p. + docket 20.4 x 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson writes that Robert, Jr.'s enslaved person has just set out to return home, and was unable to leave earlier due to bad weather. He also notes that the enslaved person behaved particularly well while staying in Albany.

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