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Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03314 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1774/10/15 Pagination: 1p. + docket 30.2 x 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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