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Van Hoesen, Peter, fl. 1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03621 Author/Creator: Van Hoesen, Peter, fl. 1787 Place Written: Hudson, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1787/05/25 Pagination: 1p. + addr. + dock 19.5 x 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Van Hoesen asks Robert, Jr. for a loan of 3 pounds.

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