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Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815 to John Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04353.04 Author/Creator: Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1814/09/22 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
Livingston, John, 1750-1822

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