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Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice regarding suit against Robert, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03038 Author/Creator: Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1765/09/23 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 30 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Yates gives Robert, Jr. some free advice on how to handle a lawsuit challenging his rights to certain parts of the Manor of Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

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