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Cruger, Henry, fl. 1724 to Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01619 Author/Creator: Cruger, Henry, fl. 1724 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1724/12/21 Pagination: 1p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Cruger writes that he plans to sail for the coast of Guinea in three weeks, and that he would like to see Robert and his family. He also informs Robert of the death of Coll. Prevoost.

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