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Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulties settling land dispute

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03224 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1770/01/01 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Peter Robert gives an account of some proceedings to decide the boudaries of the Manor, and regrets that he believes Mr. Renselaer will do everything he can to destroy their case. Docketed on verso.

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