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Bushnell, C., fl. 1831 to Mrs. Livingston re: witness for a trial

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04562 Author/Creator: Bushnell, C., fl. 1831 Place Written: Hudson, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1831/11/18 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

C. Bushnell advises Mrs. Livingston that a certain Mr. Smails is a crucial witness to the defense in a present trial, and urges her to ensure his appearance at the trial. Docketed on verso.

Bushnell, C., fl. 1831
Livingston Family

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