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Van Cortlandt, Pierre, 1721-1814 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron from the state of New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03720 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Pierre, 1721-1814 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1637-1850 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

Docketed on address leaf. Date is illegible.

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