Letter of Robert Leake, Sr. lecturing his son on how he had handled money and land purchases. Referring to a letter his son had previously sent him, Leake wrote that he failed to understand why his son needed to borrow money from someone. Later, Leake also advised Robert to delegate work, out of concern for his son’s health.

Identifier
NYSA_A4016-77_V7_F129e

Date Original
May 4 1772

Contributor
Leake, Robert, Senior

Language
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 129, Item e.

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