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Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00037 Author/Creator: Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1679/04/07 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.6 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible, various articles from Barbados, including rum and molasses. Docketed on address leaf.

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