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Lewis, Morgan (fl. 1777) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03362 Author/Creator: Lewis, Morgan (fl. 1777) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1777/06/02 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32.3 x 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Lewis gives Robert, Jr. an order for different types of iron, and notes that he has a good supply of money at the moment, and would therefore like to settle their old account and begin anew.

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