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Colden, Cadwallader (1688-1776) Order for Robert Livingston, Jr. to form and command a foot militia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03005 Author/Creator: Colden, Cadwallader (1688-1776) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1764/01/25 Pagination: 1p. 27 x 32.4 cm Order a Copy

Colden appoints Robert, Jr. to lead a regiment of soldiers drawn from the inhabitants of Livingston Manor.

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