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Van Veghten, Dirk, Jr. to Robert Livingston Jr. re: invoice for flour and bread

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02508 Author/Creator: Van Veghten, Dirk, Jr. Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1733/11/22 Pagination: 1p. + docket 30.7 x 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Van Veghten asks Robert to send him an invoice of the flour and bread shipped by Jacob Visher.

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