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Lawrence, Thomas, fl. 1737 to Robert Jr. and Peter Livingston re: suspicious of Peter Bard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02547 Author/Creator: Lawrence, Thomas, fl. 1737 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1737/07/28 Pagination: 3p. + docket + addr. 21 x 16.7 cm Order a Copy

Lawrence writes that Peter Bard has said that he will pay his account to Robert Jr. and Peter Livingston by the end of the month, if not in full, then at least the greater portion. He regards Bard with suspicion, however, and warns the Livingston's that they may have difficulty dealing with him.

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