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Livingston & Alexander to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance settling an account with Elisha Sheldon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02893 Author/Creator: Livingston & Alexander Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter Date: 1755/06/21 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.4 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Brothers Livingston and Alexander ask Robert, Jr. if he will assist Elisha Sheldon in settling his account with them. Followed by a postscript signed by William Alexander, in which he implores Robert, Jr. "not to let me want this that you engaged to furnish," as he is expecting an important visit from Governor Shirley. Docketed on address leaf.

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