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Church, Philip, 1778–1861 to Philip J. Schuyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09636.19 Author/Creator: Church, Philip, 1778–1861 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1811 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Church writes Schuyler to ask his assistance with information concerning a possible grant of land he would be gaining in lieu of a debt. He wishes to know more about the land before he considers asking for it in payment as a debt owed to his father. This also contains a typed transcript of the letter

Schuyler, Philip Jeremiah, 1768-1835
Church, Philip, 1778–1861

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