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Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ready to pay his account with Robert, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03288 Author/Creator: Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1773/09/06 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 31.1 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

John Patterson asks Robert, Jr. to send him the balance of his account, and hopes that in the future he may provide for his family without relying on his extended famly. He also gives news of various military officers from England. Docketed on address leaf.

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