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Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 to Robert Livingston re: trade and sale of flour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01572 Author/Creator: Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1724/05/01 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 31 x 21.8 cm Order a Copy

Van Horne informs Livingston of the status of their flour trade and the quality of their shipments, and writes of purchasing riggings for Livinston's sloop. Docketed on address leaf.

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