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Livingston, John (1714-1786) to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04428 Author/Creator: Livingston, John (1714-1786) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1741/02/13 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 24.2 x 20.4 Order a Copy

John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

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