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Schuyler, Philip John, (1733-1804) to Philip J. Schuyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09632.04 Author/Creator: Schuyler, Philip John, (1733-1804) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 24.8 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

A letter telling Philip that he is a good child and to behave for his mother and sisters. Possibly in reference to Phillip P. Schuyler, grandson to Phillip John Schuyler.

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Schuyler, Philip Jeremiah (1768-1835)

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