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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Robert Livingston re: payment of wagganers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00896 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: Kingston, [New York} Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/01/11 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert seeks his father's assistance in working out the payment of the "ryders" and "wagganers" of an expedition. Docketed on address leaf.

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