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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Philip Livingston re: sale of produce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02452 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/01/04 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 29.7 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert gives an account of some corn he sold, and remarks that he can give no encouragement regarding the sale of their produce in the Spring. Docketed on address leaf.

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