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Holmes, James, fl. 1775 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03319 Author/Creator: Holmes, James, fl. 1775 Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1775/01/18 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Holmes asks Robert, Jr. if he plans to pay him his "lawful money," and notes that if the answer is no, he will cease to dig ore.

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