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Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715) Request for a final accounting of the estate of Tounis Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00116 Author/Creator: Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1684/07/24 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32.7 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Governor Dongan orders the constables of Albany to deliver an account of the estate of Tounis Williams, deceased, and any other relevant items, to Robert Livingston.

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