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Hall, George, fl. 1678 to Robert Livingston re: Hall's experiences as a trapper

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00022 Author/Creator: Hall, George, fl. 1678 Place Written: Kingston, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1678/02/24 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Hall describes his existence as a trapper and also sends news of Livingston's dog. He offers to send the dog to Livingston as soon as the opportunity arises. Docketed on address leaf.

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