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Hansen, Henry (fl. 1751) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of cloth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02820 Author/Creator: Hansen, Henry (fl. 1751) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/10/03 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 22.6 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Hansen writes that he has sent Robert, Jr. some cloth, which he thinks he will be pleased with. Docketed on address leaf.

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