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Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of John Lamb for libel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03219 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/12/23 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 29.8 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Peter Robert gives an account of a proceeding against John Lamb for libel, and notes that the Sons of Liberty are on his side and will work to exonerate him.

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