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Lansing, Jacob, Jr. (fl. 1739) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of beaver furs and nails

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02583 Author/Creator: Lansing, Jacob, Jr. (fl. 1739) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1739/06/09 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20 x 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Lansing announces that a shipment of beavers and nails will be sent down to New York and consigned to Robert, Jr's brother John.

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