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Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for John Wat[t]ers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03368 Author/Creator: Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/04/06 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 24 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Abraham Ten Broeck writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, John Wat[t]ers, who wishes to rent Robert, Jr.'s house in Albany. Ten Broeck states that Wat[t]ers is a decent man who keeps an orderly house, and can pay the rent up front if requested. Docketed on address leaf.

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