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Weemes, James to Alida Livingston re: order of rum for Robert Frathy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02175 Author/Creator: Weemes, James Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1700/11/21 Pagination: 1p. + docket 8.1 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Weemes asks Alida to give 10 gallons of rum to Robert Frathy and charge it to his account.

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