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1786/09/21

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

1786/09/21

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conducting business on behalf of Robert Cambridge

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons explain that while Robert Cambridge is away, they will conduct his business. They refer Robert, Jr. to the enclosed account of sundry goods shipped to him from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03604

1786/09

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613

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