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Clarke, George (fl. 1711-1740) to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00858 Author/Creator: Clarke, George (fl. 1711-1740) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/03/05 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 28 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as soon as he is able to. Docketed on address leaf.

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