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Bogardus, Jacob (fl. 1767) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03133 Author/Creator: Bogardus, Jacob (fl. 1767) Place Written: Sharon, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/09/07 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 23.3 x 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?
Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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