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Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rent dispute

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02573 Author/Creator: Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1738/05/10 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Van Veghton asks Robert for his opinion regarding a rent dispute between Johan Tys Smith and the Sherif of Dutchess County. He also asks to settle an account with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

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