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Woolsey, M., fl. 1782 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03436 Author/Creator: Woolsey, M., fl. 1782 Place Written: Poughkeepsie, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/05/06 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 28.1 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

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