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Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01357 Author/Creator: Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/01/27 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 21.3 x 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

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