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Lane, Jared, fl. 1782 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03457 Author/Creator: Lane, Jared, fl. 1782 Place Written: Oblong, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/11/02 Pagination: 1p. + docket 19.6 x 21.7 cm Order a Copy

Jared Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he just purchased some sugar, and also gives him the current price of flour in Boston.

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