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Livingston, John, 1714-1786 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03495 Author/Creator: Livingston, John, 1714-1786 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/05/17 Pagination: 1p. + docket 22.8 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

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