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Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shortage of provisions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02895 Author/Creator: Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/07/19 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 23.1 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Waddell writes that pork and other provisions are scarce in town, and also offers Robert, Jr. a parcel of tea. Docketed on address leaf.

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