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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe arrival of the Sloop Storke in Hamburg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02821 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/10/03 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 31 cm, Width: 16.2 cm Order a Copy

John writes that the Sloop Storke has arrived safely in Hamburg, and informs Robert, Jr. of his success in selling rum and other provisions

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