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Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792 Bill in chancery against executors of Robert Livingston Jr.'s will

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04402 Author/Creator: Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1783-1815 Pagination: 3p. + docket 32.3 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

The document outlines Patterson's complaints against the executors of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s will.

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