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Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790 Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03263 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1771/10/14 Pagination: 8 p. ; Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Items on the account include scotch, ribbon, spelling books, glover's needles, and other goods. On p.4 Robert Cambridge signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the account. Docketed on p.4.

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