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Van Beuren, John to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news from the forge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03629 Author/Creator: Van Beuren, John Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1787/12/15 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Van Beuren writes that the new forges appear to function quite well, and also relates news of employees and the business at the iron works. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

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