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Lowndes, William (fl. 1704) to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02080 Author/Creator: Lowndes, William (fl. 1704) Place Written: London, [England] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1704/08/08 Pagination: 1p. + docket 19.9 x 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.

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