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Stevenson, John to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of the Supervisors

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03101 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/01/09 Pagination: 1p. + docket 31.2 x 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson expresses his disappointment at not seeing Robert, Jr. at the last meeting of the Supervisors, but notes that most of the men could not attend due to inclement weather.

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