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Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695 to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's nephew, value of goods in London

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00149 Author/Creator: Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1687/08/12 Pagination: 2 p. + docket + addr. 29.8 x 19 cm Order a Copy

Harwood states that he is shipping the requested goods, along with Livingston's nephew (who is not named in this letter). He discusses the value of some goods previously shipped by Livingston, and also describes how Livingston's nephew will be provided for on the ship. Docketed on address leaf.

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