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1775/11/21

Moore, Martin, fl. 1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that William Smith, Benjamin Davison, Martin Moor, and Shadrach Phelps agreed to dig iron ore on the hill where William Smith lives on the Manor of Livingston, in return for a reasonable sum from Robert Livingston, Jr. Also signed by Shadrach Phelps, and Benjamin Davison, who signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03337

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