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Richard, Paul to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: goods for trade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02935 Author/Creator: Richard, Paul Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/11/06 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.8 x 16.2 cm Order a Copy

Paul Richard writes that he has sold all of his rugs, and has only a small quantity of Indian blankets and blue duffels remaining. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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