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Livingston, Robert, Jr. Insurance policy for the Brigantine Aneram

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02611 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, Jr. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document Date: 1741/01 Pagination: 2p. 38.5 x 24.6 cm Order a Copy

Robert, Jr. took out an insurance policy on the Brigantine Ancram for its voyage from New York to Antigua, St. Christopher, and St. Eustatia. George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on [?] February 1741.

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