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Howell, Stephen, Jr., fl. 1745 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: payment in New England money or rum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02712 Author/Creator: Howell, Stephen, Jr., fl. 1745 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1745/04/16 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Howell writes that he has settled Robert, Jr.'s affair with "Mr. Mix" and will bring him his payment in either New England money, or good West Indian rum. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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