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Livingston, Gilbert to Robert Livingston re: account of wheat sent to Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00930 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert Place Written: Kingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/07/17 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.1 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert forwards his father an account of wheat that was already sent to him, and inquires as to whether he would like to order more from a different supplier. Docketed on address leaf.

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