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Livingston, William to Gen. Drayton re: about argument between son and Gen. Drayton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.23 Author/Creator: Livingston, William Place Written: [NJ] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/10 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 22.3 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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