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Church, Philip, (1778–1861) to Philip J. Schuyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09636.19 Author/Creator: Church, Philip, (1778–1861) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1811 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 26.3 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Church writes Schuyler to ask his assistance with information concerning a possible grant of land he would be gaining in lieu of a debt. He wishes to know more about the land before he considers asking for it in payment as a debt owed to his father. This also contains a typed transcript of the letter

Schuyler, Philip Jeremiah (1768-1835)
Church, Philip, 1778–1861
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Debt
Land Grant
Land Transaction
Hamilton

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