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Rosman, Conrad & Jurry Agreement to rent a house on the Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03405 Author/Creator: Rosman, Conrad & Jurry Place Written: [Manor of Livingston, New York] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1781/08/15 Pagination: 2p. + docket 24 x 18.1 cm Order a Copy

The document states that Jurry Rosman agreed to move to his father Conrad Rosman's farm and set up a household at his own expense. It is also noted that Jurry Rosman is expected to pay a yearly rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., and to deliver unto Conrad Rosman such goods as corn, firewood, wheat, and apples. Jurry Rosman signed with his mark.

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