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1688/06/05

Vroman, Adam, fl. 1688

Manuscript document

Title: "The humble Peticion of Adam Vroman"

Vroman explains to the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany that a number of years ago a Mohawk Sachem gave him a tract of land, which is now included in a grant by the county of Albany to purchase another piece of land. Vroman therefore asks if he may retain a portion of this land, which he is willing to pay for in some manner.

GLC03107.02015

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