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Veeder, Symon os, fl. 1771 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03264 Author/Creator: Veeder, Symon os, fl. 1771 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1771/10/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.9 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Veeder asks Robert, Jr. to send him iron as soon as possible, and notes that the money is ready to pay for it. Docketed on address leaf.

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