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Livingston, Robert to Gov. Fletcher re: testimony regarding Leisler's Rebellion

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00270 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1694/12/07 Pagination: 1 p. 29.8 x 41.5 cm Order a Copy

Deposition of both Livingston and Abraham de Peyster discussing barrels of powder discovered when Jacob Leisler surrendered. The aforesaid barrels of powder were removed from the "Public Magazine," and were the property of several merchants (including Robert Livingston). Docketed on recto.

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