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Thong, Thomas to Robert Livingston Jr. re: financial matter with Schermerhoren

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02501 Author/Creator: Thong, Thomas Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1732/06/12 Pagination: 1p. + docket 31.3 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Thong writes that Schermerhoren is with him, but in poor circumstances, and requests that Robert send down a bond with its principle and interest as soon as possible. He notes that he has taken care of most of his debt, but was forced to take a sloop from Schermerhoren.

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