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Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 "Memorandum of Articles wanted for the Store"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03682 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1790/06-1790/11 Pagination: 3p. + docket 32.6 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Items in the memo include calico, knives, apron check, hog lard, compasses, and chisels.

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