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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Philip Livingston re: receipt of goods from Cornelius Schermerhorn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02418 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/11/27 Pagination: 2p. 21.3 x 16.2 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that he received his goods after much delay. He also asks that Philip send him wine, sugar, and leather. Docketed on verso.

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