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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03129 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/08/10 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 30.9 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

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