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Smithsen, Anthony, fl. 1723-1726 to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01544 Author/Creator: Smithsen, Anthony, fl. 1723-1726 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1723/01/13] Pagination: 1p. + addr.+docket 20.9 x 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

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