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Newkerck, Cornelius to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02994 Author/Creator: Newkerck, Cornelius Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1762/07/26 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 20.5 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband, who are the administrators of the late uncle's estate.

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