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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03125 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/06/23 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 20 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

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