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Bleecker, John R. to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decisions after the survey of Saratoga

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03294 Author/Creator: Bleecker, John R. Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1773/09/23 Pagination: 3p. + docket 22.5 x 18 cm Order a Copy

The letter is signed by John R. Bleecker, Jacob Cuyler, and Cornelius Glen. The men write that a final division of the lands, creeks, etc. of Saratoga has been made, and they have found that they have no right to any part of the creek. They then ask Robert, Jr. to join them in building a mill on their lands that are to the south of the creek.

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