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John, Robison, & Co., fl. 1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaints regarding sleigh iron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03630 Author/Creator: John, Robison, & Co., fl. 1787 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1787/12/16 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

John Robinson & Co. write that they have not been able to dispose of the sleigh iron they ordered from Robert, Jr. as everyone has complained that it is too thick. They therefore desire Robert, Jr. to retrieve the iron and credit their account for the loss.

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