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Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for Genl. ten Broek for Senator

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03615 Author/Creator: Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1786/03/14 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 22.3 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Walter states that he and his brothers agree that their father should support General ten Broek for Senator in the next election. He also discusses his desire to purchase land around Fort Schuyler, but believes that he has missed his opportunity. Docketed on address leaf.

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