ALS, 1776 November 23 : Philadelphia, to Robert Livingston.

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ALS, 1776 November 23 : Philadelphia, to Robert Livingston.

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With General Howe's army invading South Carolina, Rutledge writes of his departure from Congress to help defend his home state, and implores Livingston to establish a good government in New York by ridding it of Tories.

3 p. ; 32 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

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