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Bain, Peter, fl. 1782 Bill of sale of slaves, livestock, and other goods to Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03456 Author/Creator: Bain, Peter, fl. 1782 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1782/11/21 Pagination: 2p. + docket 34 x 21.3 cm Order a Copy

P.2 is "A Schedule of the Slaves, Cattle, horses, & Goods sold and delivered as per the bill of sale on the other side with their particular Prices for the use of Coll Livingston." Signed by both Robert Livingston and Peter Bain.

Bain, Peter, fl. 1782

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