Letter concerning closing of negotiation for Saw Kill
Entry/Object ID
MP.2005.668
Description
Handwritten letter on folded paper from Robert Donaldson to Louise Davezac Livingston, March 26, 1841; embossed rectangular insignia with "J.H. WALSH / & SONS / NEWBURGH" in upper left corner of first page; text on first page only, detailing completion of Saw Kill purchase, beginning "I have the pleasure to inform / you that our negotition with Mr. Cruger / was closed this forenoon and the deeds have been sent / off to Poukeepsie (sic) to be ...;" shadow of seal at center right of third page; "Donaldson" written in pencil vertically across address section of fourth page; scribbled marks in upper right corner of address section; red circular postal mark, "NEW-YORK (sic) / MAR / 27" in lower left of address section.
Made/Created
Date made
Mar 26, 1841
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
D 54
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Large chip at center left of third page; long inward horizontal tear at lower right side of third page; lower right corner of third page folded back; tiny holes at fold marks on third page; foxing, surface dirt and staining.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Louise Davezac Livingston
Notes
Recipient
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27B