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Borland, John (1660-1727) to Robert Livingston re: hopes for Vetch's success in Great Britain

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01073 Author/Creator: Borland, John (1660-1727) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 1714/05/03 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 31.3 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Borland expresses his hope that Vetch meets with some success in Britain, and discusses his own desire to return home as soon as he finds an appropriate moment to absence himself from his duties. Docketed on address leaf.

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