Letter fragment by Robert Leake
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A fragment of a letter containing a postscript in which the writer – presumably Robert Leake, Sr. – indicates that he has 40,000 acres of good farm land and instructs the recipient that he may “give out hints” that it is available for lease.
Identifier
NYSA_A4016-77_V7_F126d
NYSA_A4016-77_V7_F126d
Date Original
circa 1760
circa 1760
Contributor
Leake, Robert, Senior
Leake, Robert, Senior
Language
English
English
Source
New York State Archives, New York State Engineer and Surveyor. Records of Surveys and Maps of State Lands, 1686-1892. Series A4016-77, Volume 7, Folder 126, Item d.
New York State Archives, New York State Engineer and Surveyor. Records of Surveys and Maps of State Lands, 1686-1892. Series A4016-77, Volume 7, Folder 126, Item d.
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