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Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: description of a shipment of goods

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02828 Author/Creator: Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/11/25 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Waddell explains what is in the order of goods he has just sent Robert, Jr., and believes that the quality will meet with his satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

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