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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03136 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/09/25 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

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