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1753/08/29

Van Deusen, Robert & Johannis, fl. 1753

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Title: Response to accusations of trespassing

Robert and Johannis Van Deusen state that the site on which their alleged act of trespass took place was a tract of land that had been seized from Robert Livingston, Jr. Robert Van Deusen signed the statement with his mark. Pages 2 and 3 are further statements regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s rights to Taghkenic, and whether Taghkenic is located in the province of New York or Massachusetts. The statements are signed "Worthingham & Hawley for the Plaint."

GLC03107.02874

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