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Livingston, Johanna to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00958 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johanna Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/05/19 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.8 x 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.

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