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Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03412 Author/Creator: Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781 Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/10/30 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.4 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781

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