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Stevenson, John to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03061 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1766/05/30 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.2 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

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