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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 #: GLC03107.03389 Author/Creator: Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779 Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1779/05/20-1783/08/28 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 36.4 cm, Width: 15.6 cm Order a Copy

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

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