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Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-? to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03482 Author/Creator: Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-? Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/03/24 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

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