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Bradford, Cornelius to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03421 Author/Creator: Bradford, Cornelius Place Written: Rhinebeck, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/02/06 Pagination: 1p. + docket 33.8 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

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