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Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 to Governor Clinton re: hopes to travel to Congress

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03379 Author/Creator: Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/09/03 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Duane writes that he is recovering from the fever, and hopes that he will be able to travel to Congress in a short time.

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