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Garb, George, fl. 1710 to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00818 Author/Creator: Garb, George, fl. 1710 Place Written: Burlington, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1710/07/26 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 22 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, George [Garb] apologizes for certain individuals acting with such little regard for their officers. He condemns their "taking planks," and warns that such proceedings should be stopped immediately. He also mentions distributing beef and beer to certain people under Livingston's care, and mentions a forthcoming trip to New York.

Garb, George, fl. 1710

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