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Blecker, Rutgart, fl. 1773 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outstanding law suits

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03291 Author/Creator: Blecker, Rutgart, fl. 1773 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Letter Date: 1773/09/15 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33.2 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

[Blecker] apologizes that Robert, Jr. will most likely suffer in his law suit against Abraham Schut, Jr. He also discusses the procedure to arrest some other individuals, and requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

Blecker, Rutgart, fl. 1773

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