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p, 7.75"x 12.5", Regarding settlement of the Estate of Captain
Hochstader.
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" Grand River 19th Jany 19, 1805.
Dear Sir,
I have this day rec'd your favor by Mr.
Durand, by the hand of Messr. Stuart & Cummings who are now here authorized by
letters of administration to take charge of the affairs of the late Capt.
Hochstader at whose hands you with no doubt have equal Justice done you with
other creditors to the Estate, and as far as my influence will extend a
preference which will I presume be more satisfactory than Lands in their
quarters would be to you, the effects will if presently managed leave a surplus
after paying all the debt if I may judge from present appearances... _
I am yours truly
Jos. Brant
Grand
River 15 Jany
1805 "
" Joseph
Brant
Grand
River 15 Jany
1805 "
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".... Messr. Stuart..." was most likely John Stuart with whom Brant
translated the Gospel of Mark into the Mohawk language. A fine example of
a rare holograph by one of the Mohawk's greatest leaders. The document has been
professionally repaired on verso, affecting a few words; however, it remains in
very good condition and highly desirable with bold signature.
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