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Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767 Agreement of Robert Livingston, Jr. to rent a farm to Godfree Snoek

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03107 Author/Creator: Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1767/01/29 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

The document states that Robert, Jr. will rent a farm on the Manor of Livingston to Godfree Snoek and his wife, and also outlines the contents of their annual rent. Snoek signed with his mark.

American Revolution, 1763-1783
Land Transaction
Landlord and Tenant
Contract
Road to Revolution

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