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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03321 Author/Creator: Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1776/01 Pagination: 1p. + docket 40.1 x 16.3 cm Order a Copy

The account began January 1775. Trafford purchased wheat and cornell, and in turn worked for Robert, Jr.

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