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Van Beuren, John to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dam at Ancram

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03547 Author/Creator: Van Beuren, John Place Written: Ancram, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/07/02 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 24.4 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Van Beuren states that the dam at Ancram has been mended and saves a considerable amount of water, but a shortage is still expected. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

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