Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755 to Robert Livingston Jr. re: difficulty collecting the excise
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02505 Author/Creator: Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1733/03/30 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.7 x 32.8 cm Order a Copy
Stevensen writes that he is having a great deal of trouble collecting the excise in Albany, and discusses some other financial matters. He also mentions that his wife gave birth to a son, who has contracted sprue, which has left them both extremely ill. Docketed on address leaf.
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