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Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02958 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1756/03/06 Pagination: 1p. + docket 21.6 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

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