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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01117 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/01/04 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 29.6 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.

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