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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading voyages to Jamaica & Madiera

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02603 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1740/09/12 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33 x 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Philip conveys his hopes for successful trading ventures to Jamaica and Madiera, and gives instructions for what he would like to be put on the ships.

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