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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02671 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, Jr. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document Date: 1742/11/15 Pagination: 3p. + docket 31.5 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Ancram on a round trip voyage from New York to Jamaica. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 3 June 1743.

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