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Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to manufacture wheat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03401 Author/Creator: Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782 Place Written: Claverack, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/06/11 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Bradford states that he has just taken over the office of Assistant State Agent, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. would be willing to manufacture the wheat that is to be ordered to his mill. Docketed on address leaf.

Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782

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