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Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to hire Tim Loomis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03361 Author/Creator: Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790 Place Written: Maryburgh, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1777/05/30 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 25.7 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Michael Elliott states that he is in great need of an extra worker at the iron works, and asks if he may hire Tim Loomis. Docketed on address leaf.

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