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Hamilton, And. (l. 1694) to Thomas & Francis Drake re: recommendation of Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04834 Author/Creator: Hamilton, And. (l. 1694) Place Written: Burlington, [New Jersey] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1694/11/06 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 21.6 x 15.6 Order a Copy

Hamilton recommends Robert Livingston to the Drakes as a man to put in their service. Docketed on address leaf.

Hamilton, Andrew, fl. 1694
Drake, Francis, fl. 1694
Drake, Thomas, fl. 1694
Livingston, Robert

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