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1749/03/06

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

DeWitt informs Robert, Jr. that the iron works at Ancram is thriving, but they will not be able to ship any before April.

GLC03107.02757

1749/04/11

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him salt and nails, and also payment for a large quantity of wheat that he purchased for him.

GLC03107.02758

1744/04/06

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

DeWitt condoles Robert, Jr. on the loss of his Brigantine, and discusses the market for rum and flour.

GLC03107.02702

1742/05/27

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar

GLC03107.04440

1749/03/15

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: settling of accounts

GLC03107.04444