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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00976 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/03/28 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.

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