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Schuyler, Dirck, fl. 1783 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03481 Author/Creator: Schuyler, Dirck, fl. 1783 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/03/18 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.5 x 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.

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