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DeLancey, Stephen, fl. 1710-1711 to Philip Livingston re: acceptance of goods for bills of credit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02399 Author/Creator: DeLancey, Stephen, fl. 1710-1711 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1710/07/20 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33.3 x 21 cm Order a Copy

DeLancey writes that he accepts Philip's offer to take goods for the bills of credit in the hands of Phillip Schuyler. He notes that he will not touch the bills until Philip has received a quantity of goods equalling the full amount of the bills. Docketed on address leaf.

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