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Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798 [Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04324 Author/Creator: Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 10 August 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 14.8 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."

Vandenbrock, R. J., fl. 1790
Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798

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