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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01086 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/07/17 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

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