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Livingston, Robert Cambridge to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading accounts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03203 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Cambridge Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/05/20 Pagination: 2p. 31.8 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Robert Cambridge discusses their current trading accounts. He also mentions that he visited his brother Walter, who has managed to retain good sense despite some most unfortunate financial circumstances. Docketed on verso.

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