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Sinderar, Jacob, fl. 1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charges for damage done to land

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03276 Author/Creator: Sinderar, Jacob, fl. 1773 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1773/05/14 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Jacob [Sinderar] states that he is returning his land to Robert, Jr., on account of the fact that Robert, Jr. drowned the land and rendered it useless. He also informs Robert, Jr. of all the other damage caused to his crops and goods on the farm, and expects payment for them as well. Docketed on address leaf.

Sinderar, Jacob, fl. 1773

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