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Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717) to Robert Livingston re: purchases to be made for Jamison in London

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00263 Author/Creator: Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717) Place Written: [New York, New York] Type: Letter signed Date: 1694/11/30 Pagination: 2 p. + addr. 31.4 x 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Jamison has detailed several purchases that Livingston is to make for him in London, including "10 ream ordinary paper," "3 rolls Parchment," "A middle sized bible with comon prayer Apairypha & Psalms in matter," and "3 good prickers all different sizes." Docketed on address leaf.

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