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Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 to John McKay re: order to cease using meadow ground

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02779 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Letter Date: 1750/03/13 Pagination: 1p. 15.2 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Robert, Jr. informs John McKay that he is no longer permitted to use Livingston's meadow ground for any reason. Marked as a copy. Also signed by P. DeWitt.

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