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Robins, David to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hands to finish a race

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03550 Author/Creator: Robins, David Place Written: Maryburgh, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/07/17 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 24.9 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Robins recommends individuals who could help Robert, Jr. finish an unspecified race. Docketed on address leaf.

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