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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to James Blackal re: purchase order for items to outfit Brig. Roberdt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00264 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1694/12/03 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Livingston writes to purchase supplies for the Briganteen Roberdt., including "Six guns fited," "200 weight of fine [gun] powder," "36 doz of Lanterns," "4 dozen of Large Mens Stockings," and "Sheet Anchor & Cable for the Vessel." Also signed by Peter Schuyler, Brant Schuyler, and Phillip [illegible].

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