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Livingston, Robert (1688-1775) to Philip Livingston re: trading business

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02446 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert (1688-1775) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1716/11/07 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.1 x 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Robert discusses the sale of Philip's flour, and notes that a John Collinson is "very poor and miserable," but offers to arrest him if Philip wishes. Docketed on address leaf.

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