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Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) to Peter Butter re: order to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03780 Author/Creator: Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1790/05/17 Pagination: 1p. + docket 16 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Henry asks Peter Butter to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders and to settle the price with him. In return, Henry will credit Peter's account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

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