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Overbagh, Petrus, fl. 1782 to John Wigram re: unable to settle an account with Mr. Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04204 Author/Creator: Overbagh, Petrus, fl. 1782 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/08/17 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.6 x 16.7 cm Order a Copy

Overbagh writes that he is too sick to get out of bed, and is therefore unable to travel the distance to settle his account with Mr. Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

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