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Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of 1/4 of the Sloop Dover and its cargo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02804 Author/Creator: Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/08/29 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Waddell informs Robert, Jr. that Mr. Hansen has agreed to purchase 1/4 of the Sloop Dover and its cargo; and also gives a schedule of when various trading vessels will depart. Docketed on verso.

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