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Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 to Robert Livingston re: construction of new vessels

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01546 Author/Creator: Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1723/01/27 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Van Horne writes that the new vessels under construction are of the finest materials and should please Livingston. He also informs Livingston of the trade of their provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

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