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Hoogan, William (fl. 1700) Account of Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02052 Author/Creator: Hoogan, William (fl. 1700) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph document signed Date: 04 July 1700 Pagination: 1p. + docket 15.6 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Livingston purchased wine and rum from Hoogan. It appears that the wine and rum was then sold to some Indians on the 4 July 1700.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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