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Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 Account of James Baker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02988 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: [1760]/11/03 Pagination: 1p. + docket 19 x 30.6 cm Order a Copy

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account, and charge the same to Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

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