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Livingston, William to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of report to the Governor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02947 Author/Creator: Livingston, William Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1756/02/11 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.6 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert, Jr.'s case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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