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Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: a momument for Montgomery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04196 Author/Creator: Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1776/01/31 Pagination: 3p. : docket : Height: 21 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

James Duane states his sorrow at the death of General Montgomery, and also discusses the possibility of a monument in his honor.

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