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Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more credit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03258 Author/Creator: Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1771/07/04 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.2 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Stevenson explains that he has been slow in repaying his debts due to hard times and the scarcity of money. However, he notes that he is hopeful that the particularly fine quality of the crops at the moment will change his situation, and he therefore requests that Robert, Jr. extend him some more credit. Docketed on address leaf.

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