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Cruger, John, fl. 1783 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stranded at sea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03531 Author/Creator: Cruger, John, fl. 1783 Place Written: Catskill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/11/19 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Cruger states that he was stranded at sea as his ship filled with water, and explains that this has prevented him from visiting Robert, Jr.

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