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Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in shipment of Indian shift blankets

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02927 Author/Creator: Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1755/10/10 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Richard apologizes for the delay in a shipment of Indian shift blankets, and says that he expects to have a good quantity in about 3 weeks. He also states that it is likely that war will be declared in August. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

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