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Cantine, Peter, Jr. to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: wheat prepared for shipment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03804 Author/Creator: Cantine, Peter, Jr. Place Written: Red Hook, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805/04/26 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33.1 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Cantine also enclosed an account of wheat received at the store. Docketed on address leaf.

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