Livingston, Robert R., letter, 1803.

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Livingston, Robert R., letter, 1803.

One letter from Robert R. Livingston to Elkanah Watson, reporting on the value of a gypsum sample, discussing his success in completing negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, and indicating his desire to return to the United States.

2 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8279093

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Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842

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Prominent businessman, land speculator, promoter of public works, and one of the founders of the Bank of Albany. Authored a number of works on agricultural and economics topics. From the description of Elkanah Watson letter : Cherry Valley, to Judge White, Cherry Valley, 1821 June 21. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 175290533 Albany, N.Y. merchant who organized the first agricultural society in N.Y. in 1828. Born in Plymouth, Mass., Jan...

Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813

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