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Jay, John (1745-1829) Proclamation condemning riotous proceedings on the Manor of Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.05428 Author/Creator: Jay, John (1745-1829) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Document Date: 1796/06/15 Pagination: 4p. + seal + endorsement + docket 29.5 x 39.4 Order a Copy

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Jay, John, 1745-1829

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