Swart, Dirck, fl. 1783 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03498 Author/Creator: Swart, Dirck, fl. 1783 Place Written: Still Water, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 24, 1783 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 34.2 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy
Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land so that any possible lawsuits may be avoided. Docketed on address leaf.
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