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1753/06/09

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

1755/03/08

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds and patents for the Manor

Wendell asks Robert, Jr. to send him all of the Indian deed and patents for the Manor of Livingston, as he desires to help Robert, Jr. assert his right to the entire Manor. He also states that Robert, Jr.'s son is still ill, but he remains well taken care of.

GLC03107.02883

1747/07/23

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch[

Accompanied by an English translation of the document, (see collateral file). Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02738

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