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Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836 to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04561 Author/Creator: Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836 Place Written: Long Island, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1835/06/21 Pagination: 7 p. ; Height: 7 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.

Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836
Forsyth, John, fl. 1835

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