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Caspers, Jacob (fl. 1683-1684) Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01924 Author/Creator: Caspers, Jacob (fl. 1683-1684) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1683/03/06 Pagination: 1p. + docket 16.6 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

The boat men Jacob Caspers and John Andrese Don acknowledge receipt of six beavers from Robert Livingston for the transport of the six Mohawk Sachems to and from New York for a meeting with the Governor.

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