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Johnston, Archibald, fl. 1784 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information regarding land titles

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03542 Author/Creator: Johnston, Archibald, fl. 1784 Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/04/11 Pagination: 3p. + dock + addr. 25.1 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Johnston asks Robert, Jr. to give the bearers of his letter as much information as possible regarding the title to a tract of land called New Durham.

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