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Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03137 Author/Creator: Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/10/10 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

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