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1769/03/02

Trumbull, Johnathan, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to suspend payment of debt

Trumbull explains that he has no funds readily available to pay a debt to Robert, Jr., and instead offers a tract of land as collateral security. He also requests that Robert, Jr. refrain from pursuing legal action.

GLC03107.03189

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