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Swart, Dirck to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: death of Mr. Robison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03779 Author/Creator: Swart, Dirck Place Written: Stillwater, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1790/04/14 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 28.5 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Swart writes that Mr. Robison just died, and left a considerable amount of back rents yet to be paid. He explains that Robison's son expressed interest in occupying his late father's farm, and Swart desires Henry to instruct him on how to manage the back rents. Docketed on address leaf.

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