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Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01077 Author/Creator: Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1714/05/06 Pagination: 1p. + docket 20.8 x 16.6 cm Order a Copy

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

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