Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823 [Authorizing Thomas MacDonogh of London with power of attorney for the executors of Roper Dawson's estate]

GLC01450.610.03

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GLC#
GLC01450.610.03-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
10 July 1781
Author/Creator
Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823
Title
[Authorizing Thomas MacDonogh of London with power of attorney for the executors of Roper Dawson's estate]
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 37.8 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Van Cortland, and his fellow executors, Rachel Dawson and George Barnes, authorize Thomas MacDonogh to take legal action against John Thorton, a London merchant, to recover Roper Dawson's property. WItnessed by Van Cortland and certified (but not signed) by David Matthews, the mayor of New York City. Docketed the same day as the letter states.

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