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Brooke, Charles (fl. 1694) Orders to pay Robert Livingston arrears from taxes of New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00248 Author/Creator: Brooke, Charles (fl. 1694) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1694/05/23 Pagination: 1p. + docket 20 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Brooke promises to pay unto Robert Livingston whatever amount of tax arrears are due.

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