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Conchlin, John, fl. 1780 Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03393 Author/Creator: Conchlin, John, fl. 1780 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1780/04/21 Pagination: 2p. + docket 36.8 x 21.6 cm Order a Copy

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert, Jr.

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