To the freeholders and freemen, of the city and county of New-York : Gentlemen, From an earnest desire to avoid all occasion of heat and party spirit ... But, as Mr. Livingston, absolutely refused to stand as a candidate ... I take this opportunity of accepting the honour conferred on me ..

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