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Spencer, George, fl. 1747 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for indigo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02740 Author/Creator: Spencer, George, fl. 1747 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1747/12/29 Pagination: 1p. + addr. + dock 23.5 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Spencer writes that he has found a good selling price for indigo, and Robert, Jr. may therefore send him some if he sees fit.

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