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Wilson, William, 1823-1874 to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: delay in delivery of hearth stones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03778 Author/Creator: Wilson, William, 1823-1874 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1790/03/02 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Wilson apologizes for the delay in the delivery of Henry's hearth stones, and states that the weather must be the cause. Docketed on address leaf.

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