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Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. II

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. II. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1849. 261 words

following is an Extract that Relates to you (viz) I am supean«J by Abraham Sterling who maryed a Sister of S^^ W™ Johnsons to make Him pay the Legacy His uncle left them but as there does not appear to be any thing due by His Account I dont know how this affair is to End These People give me a great Deal of trouble he certainly was in His Uncles debt he ought to Rectify this affair that I may not be Perplexed with these People They come me as Executrix & say I ought to see they have Justice done them they have put me in the Court of Chancery I acquainted them long ago that S'^ William had made out an account that he did not owe any thing but they say very Justly that S^ Peter Warren would not have Left them what was due from S^" William unless he had been in His Debt and indeed I am of their opinion in that Respect I must advise with a Lawyer about it as I am suposnad to appear upon penalty)

by the above Extract you^ see that Lady Warren is made very uneasy by your Relations on Ac* of the Supposed Demand on you I hope you^ write fully on this matter that I may send a copy of your Letter to Her that she may be able to satisfy the Claimants and free Her self from the uneasiness she Labours under from M^ Sterlings soUcitations I have nothing to add but that I always am