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Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Robert, Jr.'s right to a creek

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03676 Author/Creator: Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1790/02/21 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 25.4 x 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Walter states that he has discussed Robert, Jr.' s claim to the rights of a certain creek on the Manor, and has found that people support this claim. He then mentions some possible ways of proving his ownership. He also mentions that he expects the price of continental certificates to rise shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

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