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French, Robert, fl. 1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02760 Author/Creator: French, Robert, fl. 1749 Place Written: Madeira Type: Letter signed Date: 1749/05/23 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

French informs Robert, Jr. that he has sold some of his flour, for which he encloses an account of sales. He also requests that Robert, Jr. send him some of his fine wine. Docketed on address leaf.

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