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Weemes, James to Robert Livingston re: recommendations for his next actions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00631 Author/Creator: Weemes, James Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/09/08 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 24.2 x 17 cm Order a Copy

Weemes informs Livingston that he has done him the favor of visiting Livingston's wife in order to discuss some previously specified matters. He then requests that Livingston assist him in petitioning for a few months off of work. Docketed.

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