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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Philip Livingston re: request to sell goods

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02445 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1716/10/29 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.6 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert asks Philip to sell some goods he recently received from Barbados, and also sends the account for 2 tons of flour shipped to Barbados. Docketed on address leaf.

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