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Livingston, Peter Van Brugh to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: division of the Dover's cargo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02814 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/09/07 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 32.5 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Peter states that he is sorry that Robert, Jr. is dissatisfied with the division of the Dover's cargo, but maintains that it was executed properly. The remainder of the letter discusses trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

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