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Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: overburdened with work

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03120 Author/Creator: Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/05/22 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 19 x 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Abraham explains how he has been asked to represent too many individuals in court, and simply does not have time to attend to every case. Docketed on address.

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