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Lansing, John, 1754-1829 to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: preparation for an expected trial

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03759 Author/Creator: Lansing, John, 1754-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/07/30 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 33.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

John Lansing, Jr. discusses the need to examine witnesses before a trial in October.

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