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Gillaim, Henry, fl. 1719-1725 to Robert Livingston re: request for repayment of debt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01696 Author/Creator: Gillaim, Henry, fl. 1719-1725 Place Written: Westchester, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/09/15 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Gillaim explains that he is facing hard times, and asks that Livingston pay his long outstanding debt immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

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