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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Philip Livingston re: trade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02419 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/12/28 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 16.4 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Robert asks Philip to recieve of Adrian Quackeboss the year's rent, and also requests that he bring some loose wampum for his mother. He notes that he was delayed in dispatching his sloop this year, and consequently has not received any money from New York to purchase wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

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