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Bell, John Account of Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01291 Author/Creator: Bell, John Place Written: New York, [New York[ Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1719/06/23 Pagination: 1p. + docket 20.8 x 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Livingston purchased a variety of construction materials from Bell on 19 June 1719. Bell acknowledges receipt of payment on 23 June 1719.

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