Account book, 1751-1752, 1775-1778.

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Account book, 1751-1752, 1775-1778.

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Account book containing a statement of debts, 1751-1752, due to Francis Lewis and by him assigned to Peter Van Brugh Livingston and William Alexander; along with accounts, 1775-1778, kept by Livingston as treasurer, with the New York Provincial Congress, 1775 May-1776 Nov.; the Convention of the State of New York, 1776 May-1777 Jun.; and with the State of New York, 1777 Jul.-1778 Mar. Accounts examined and certified by auditor general, Comfort Lands. Accounts of Francis Lewis record balances on accounts with creditors and individuals owing him money and include an index.

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