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Bampfeild, George to Robert Livingston re: gratitude for advice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01518 Author/Creator: Bampfeild, George Place Written: London, [England] Type: Letter signed Date: 1723/08/06 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32.9 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Bampfeild discusses some matters concerning Philip and Gilbert Livingston, and then thanks Livingston for suggestions regarding his dismissal by the Assembly on charges of neglect.

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