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White, Anthony Walton, 1750-1803 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling his rent account

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03610 Author/Creator: White, Anthony Walton, 1750-1803 Place Written: New Brunswick, [New Jersey] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1786/06/20 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 23.4 x 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Due to the British occupation of New York, White was forced to flee a house he was renting from Robert, Jr.'s son, Walter Livingston. Some confusion resulted from the situation, and he desires to meet with Robert, Jr. and Walter so that he may settle his rent account. Docketed on address leaf.

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