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Yeomans to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the death of Mr. Escott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02619 Author/Creator: Yeomans Place Written: Charlestown, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1741/05/09 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Mr. Yeomans writes that he has not disposed of Robert, Jr.'s wine as requested, and explains that he has been unable to due to the sudden death of his business partner Mr. Escott. He requests that Robert, Jr. inform their acquaintances in New York of the untimely death. Docketed on address leaf.

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