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Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 to Robert Livingston re: plans to wait on Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01355 Author/Creator: Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/01/19 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Collins explains that he is detained in Albany for business, but hopes to find time to wait on Livingston soon. Docketed on address leaf.

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