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Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00862 Author/Creator: Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/03/27 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in the future, as they are in need of a great deal of help. Docketed on address leaf.

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