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Burnet, William (1688-1729) to Robert Livingston re: a piece of news from Pennsylvania

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01372 Author/Creator: Burnet, William (1688-1729) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/05/23 Pagination: 1p. + addr. + dock 20 x 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Burnet states that he has a piece of news regarding Indian affairs from Mr. Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania, and that he wishes Livingston to communicate this news to the House.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Burnet, William, 1688-1729

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