Trumbull, Johnathan, fl. 1769 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to suspend payment of debt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03189 Author/Creator: Trumbull, Johnathan, fl. 1769 Place Written: New Haven, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/03/02 Pagination: 1p. 30.3 x 18.9 cm Order a Copy
Trumbull explains that he has no funds readily available to pay a debt to Robert, Jr., and instead offers a tract of land as collateral security. He also requests that Robert, Jr. refrain from pursuing legal action.
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