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Van Beuren, John to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04202 Author/Creator: Van Beuren, John Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/01/09 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

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