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Warden, J. to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for missing Robert, Jr.'s sons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03032 Author/Creator: Warden, J. Place Written: Quebec Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1765/06/14 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 22.9 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Warden apologizes for missing Robert, Jr.'s sons when they travelled to Quebec, and explains all of the work that kept him busy at this time.

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