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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Philip Livingston re: trading news

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02438 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1716/05/20 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 19.2 x 15.6 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert writes that he has shipped Philip's flour, and hopes that there are no losses on it. He also notes the price of rum and flour from Barbados. On p.2 Gilbert made a copy of his letter to Cornelius Van Horne concerning the shipment of Philip's flour. Docketed on address leaf.

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