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Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02858 Author/Creator: Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1753/06/09 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 23.3 x 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

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