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Storke, Sam, fl. 1739 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade [fragment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02597 Author/Creator: Storke, Sam, fl. 1739 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1740/06/20 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

The first part of the letter is missing. Storke mentions how trade has become complicated due to embargoes, and discusses present trading accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

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