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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03135 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1767/12/30 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

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