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Livingston, Gilbert to Robert Livingston re: arrival of furs and provisions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00867 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/04/06 Pagination: 1p. + addr 20.5 x 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert informs his father that provisions such as rum and animal furs have arrived, and mentions the price at which he intends to sell them. Docketed on address leaf.

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