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Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799 to [Philip Livingston] re: unsuccessful fishing

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02502 Author/Creator: Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1732/05/04 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes that the boys have been unsuccessful at fishing, and notes that he is getting ready to deliver 200 barrels of flour. Docketed on address leaf.

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