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Douglas, Henry (fl. 1709) to Philip Livingston re: expecting a fleet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02392 Author/Creator: Douglas, Henry (fl. 1709) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1709/08/08 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 14.8 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Douglas asks Philip to communicate some trading decisions to him as soon as possible since he hourly expects the arrival of a fleet of ships. Docketed on address leaf.

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