Letter, 1792 February 12.

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Letter, 1792 February 12.

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Letter to Stephen Van Rensselaer from John B. Schuyler, discussing political matters. He mentions George [probably means Robert] Yates' withdrawal from candidacy, Colonel Burr's standing alone as candidate, and Van Rensselaer's possible entry as a candidate in an upcoming election. He mentions a petition to appoint Caleb Watson as a Justice of the Peace for Albany County, and asks that Van Rensselaer oppose it. Written at Albany, N.Y.

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American Periodical Series I

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