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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 "Invoyce of one Cask and three Bales of Merchandise . . .

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00705 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1704/03/30 Pagination: 9 p. : docket : Height: 29.9 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

. . . ship'd by me Robt. Livingston on board of the ship Adventure Capt. Robt. Sinclair Commander bound for New York, on my proper account and Risque . . .." Invoice for merchandise including dishes, textiles, and clothing. On p.4 there begins a second invoice of the same date for "Two Trunks and Four Bales of Merchandise" including feather caps, animal skins, and fabrics.

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