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Bennett, Elijah (fl. 1781) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03412 Author/Creator: Bennett, Elijah (fl. 1781) Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/10/30 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.4 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

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