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Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for disagreeable tea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02923 Author/Creator: Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/09/27 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 23.1 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Waddell apologizes for Robert, Jr.'s dissatisfaction with the last shipment of tea, and notes that he is expecting another parcel of tea, which Robert, Jr. should find to be more agreeable. Docketed on address leaf.

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