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Hoffman, Alida (Livingston) (fl. 1781-1782) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03426 Author/Creator: Hoffman, Alida (Livingston) (fl. 1781-1782) Place Written: Baskenridge, [New Jersey] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782/03/27 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 21.1 x 16.7 cm Order a Copy

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her from her deceased husband's estate, which has been unjustly withheld from her. Docketed on address leaf.

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