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Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of redwood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03518 Author/Creator: Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/10/11 Pagination: 1p.+ docket 23 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.

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