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Napeir, James, fl. 1751-1752 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02813 Author/Creator: Napeir, James, fl. 1751-1752 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/09/07 Pagination: 1p. + docket 24.4 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Napeir writes that he has had a great deal of difficulty selling Robert, Jr.' s flour, and is therefore requesting a sum of money to compensate him for his troubles.

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