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Storke, Sam, fl. 1739 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: possibility of war and its impact on trade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02585 Author/Creator: Storke, Sam, fl. 1739 Place Written: London, England Type: Letter signed Date: 1739/09/06 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

The letter describes mounting tensions with Spain and France, and notes that trade will be significantly altered if war breaks out. Marked as a copy, and precedes another letter dated 10 October 1739. In the second letter, Storke informs Livingston of the accounts he has forwarded and other similar financial information. Docketed on address leaf.

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