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Anderson, John, fl. 1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for farm servents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02770 Author/Creator: Anderson, John, fl. 1749 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1749/10/04 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.6 x 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Anderson writes that he is aware of a vessel expected from Holland with servants, and asks Robert, Jr. to procure one for him that is knowledgable of farming.

Anderson, John, fl. 1749

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