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Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701 to Alida Livingston re: order of rum for Robert Frathy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02176 Author/Creator: Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1700/11/30 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 11.1 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Weemes asks Alida to spare 5 more gallons of rum if she can, and to charge it once again to his account.

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