Van Rensselaer-Fort papers 1708-1885

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Van Rensselaer-Fort papers 1708-1885

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3136

The Van Rensselaers and Forts were land-owning families in eastern New York State during the 17th century. Collection consists of correspondence, accounts and land papers of the Van Rensselaer, Fort, Van Veghten, and other New York State families. Correspondence, 1729-1885, concerns business, social, family, and personal matters. Also, land papers for various towns and counties, local histories, and materials pertaining to boundary disputes, sale of slaves, servants bonds, and wills.

1.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6313066

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Douw family.

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Van Veghten family.

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Richards, John, 1765-1850

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Fort, Abram

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Ten Broeck family

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Van Rensselaer, Henry, 1811-1864

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