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Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with the Sloop Storke

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02798 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/06/14 Pagination: 4p. + addr. 32.5 x 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Peter writes that he would have purchased Robert, Jr.'s share of the Sloop Storke, but found that it was valued at too great a cost. He then discusses various trading arrangements, and includes an account of goods on p.3. Docketed on address leaf.

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