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Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03486 Author/Creator: Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/04/05 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.2 x 15.7 cm Order a Copy

Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.

Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783

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