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Livingston, Peter Van Brugh to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing supplies for the army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02914 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/09/01 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.3 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Peter explains that there will be a delay in his payments since purchasing supplies for the army has depleted his funds. He discusses some recent trading transactions, and the movement of soldiers in the area. Docketed on address leaf.

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