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Myer, John (fl. 1755) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reminder to send iron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02903 Author/Creator: Myer, John (fl. 1755) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/07/23 Pagination: 1p. 30.5 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Myer reminds Robert, Jr. to send him his order of iron when the sloop comes down again. Address leaf on verso. Docketed on address leaf.

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