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Post, Petrus, et al Agreement to purchase Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03232 Author/Creator: Post, Petrus, et al Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1770/02/10 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Petrus Post and Davis Schonmaker agree to purchase the Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr., and pay him according to a certain schedule. Signed by both Post and Schonmaker. Robert, Jr. signed for receipt of payment.

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