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Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) Grant of property to a refugee, John Campbell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03755 Author/Creator: Livingston, Henry (1753-1823) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1781/03/06 Pagination: 1p. 21.2 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Henry Livingston orders the refugee, John Campbell, to take possession of all property of the late William Seifer, as all of Seifer's heirs are with the enemy [British].

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