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Baker, Samuel, 1726-1742 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaint regarding Capt. Farmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02653 Author/Creator: Baker, Samuel, 1726-1742 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1742/05 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 23.1 x 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Baker advises Robert, Jr. to cease doing business with Capt. Farmer, who refused to load Baker's cargo on a vessel after initially soliciting his goods. The date and location are missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

Baker, Samuel, 1726-1742

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