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Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779 Account of William Smith with Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03302 Author/Creator: Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1773/12/05-1775/11/13 Pagination: 2p. + docket 38.5 x 15.7 cm Order a Copy

The account began 29 December 1773, and includes wheat, pork, peas, corn, shoes, and other provisions.

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