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Livingston, Philip Lease of land to Francis Sale

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02491 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1748/04/23 Pagination: 3p. + docket 31.4 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy

The document outlines the terms and conditions of Livingston's lease to Francis Sale. Both Livingston and Sale signed the lease.

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