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Livingston, Robert, Jr. Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02628 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, Jr. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document Date: 1741/08/16 Pagination: 3p.+ docket 32.3 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

P.3 contains a note signed by George J. Moore in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Robert, Jr., dated 21 August 1741.

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