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DeWitt, Peter (fl. 1764-1769) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to resolve debts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03209 Author/Creator: DeWitt, Peter (fl. 1764-1769) Place Written: Witts Mount, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1769/07/15 Pagination: 4p. 31.2 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Peter DeWitt gives an extensive account of his most unfavorable and unfortunate financial circumstances, apologizes for any misunderstandings, and hopes that he and Robert, Jr. may come to an agreeable resolution of their business and debts.

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