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1694/05/23

Brooke, Charles, fl. 1694

Autograph document signed

Title: Orders to pay Robert Livingston arrears from taxes of New York

Brooke promises to pay unto Robert Livingston whatever amount of tax arrears are due.

GLC03107.00248

1694/05/05

Brooke, Charles, fl. 1694

Autograph document signed

Title: Authorization for Robert Livingston to search Westchester tax records

Authorization by Charles Brooke, Attorney General of New York, for Robert Livingston to go to the County of Westchester in order to examine the accounts of taxes that are in arrears. Livingston is then ordered to begin the collection of these accounts.

GLC03107.00249

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