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Vielie, Cornelius, fl. 1782 to [Robert Livingston, Jr.] re: proposal of Mr. Ketchum's [fragment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03451 Author/Creator: Vielie, Cornelius, fl. 1782 Place Written: Red Hook, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 1782/10/14 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 10.3 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

The letter states that Mr. Ketchum has proposed to purchase all of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s flour.

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