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Livingston, Henry to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04440 Author/Creator: Livingston, Henry Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1742/05/27 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 21.1 x 16.5 Order a Copy

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744
Livingston, Henry

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