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Cochburn, William, fl. 1782 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recommendation for prospective employee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03431 Author/Creator: Cochburn, William, fl. 1782 Place Written: Clermont, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/04/24 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

William Cochburn recommends John Wigram, a highly competant businessman, to fill an open position with Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

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