Kealor, Sara (fl. 1788) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict with Nicholas Stickel
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03645 Author/Creator: Kealor, Sara (fl. 1788) Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/09/12 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.5 x 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Sara Kealor asks Robert, Jr. to relieve her and her husband of the harrassment they have endured from Nicholas Stickel. According to Kealor, Stickel has thrown things out of her house, prevented her from driving her cattle into the field, and has threated both her and her husband with physical violence if they do not give up their property to him. Docketed on address leaf.
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