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Bayard, Stephen (fl. 1725-1731) to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02500 Author/Creator: Bayard, Stephen (fl. 1725-1731) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1731/10/28 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 24.3 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Bayard writes that he has purchased the desired flour, and will ship it this day. He also requests that Robert pay Philip Livingston some money on his behalf. Docketed on address leaf.

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