Day book, 1778-1781 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Daybook, 1778-1781, of the law practice of John Lansing in partnership with Leonard Gansevoort, Albany, New York. Entries record their cases, disposition, and payments made by clients for legal services. Numerous case records include the names of the plaintiffs and defendents and costs incurred, with occasional case summaries describing the nature of the suit. The majority of cases involve disputes over land use, livestock, rents, and agricultural produce