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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00864 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/04/06 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure books that may assist him with the case. Docketed on address leaf.

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