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Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03373 Author/Creator: Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/06/05 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 30.8 x 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon. Docketed on address leaf.

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