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Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assaulted by DeLancey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03167 Author/Creator: Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1768/06/13 Pagination: 2p. + docket 19.4 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Yates writes that he was assaulted in the street by DeLancey, but is unsure if he will be able to indict him. He desires Robert, Jr. to accompany the judges in Albany.

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