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DeWitt, John (fl. 1739-1742) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for shipment of flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02658 Author/Creator: DeWitt, John (fl. 1739-1742) Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1742/03/31 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33.3 x 21 cm Order a Copy

A copy of an invoice for flour shipped to Robert, Jr. in New York appears at the top of the page, and is followed by the letter. DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him flour, rum, and nails; and discusses an upcoming voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

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