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Dies, John, fl. 1767 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: promise to pay off debt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03150 Author/Creator: Dies, John, fl. 1767 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1767/12/02 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Dies explains his plan to sell parts of his estate, and promises that he will continue to sell property until he makes enought money to repay his debt to Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

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