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Bogardus, Jacob to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: oysters and brandy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03475 Author/Creator: Bogardus, Jacob Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/01/23 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Bogardus states that he has procured some good French brandy for Robert, Jr., and some oysters for his son Henry. Docketed on address leaf.

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