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Van Cortlandt, Stephen Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00020 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Stephen Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1681/04/28 Pagination: 1p. + docket 21.3 x 33.1 cm Order a Copy

Ledger page detailing the financial transactions which took place between Livingston and Van Cortlandt between 7 October 1678 and 26 April 1681. The transactions total £823 18s.

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