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Livingston, Robert to Sydney Lord Godolphin, Treasurer re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00518 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: [1704] Pagination: 2p. + docket 29.5 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Livingston petitioned Sydney Godolphin, Lord high Treasurer of England, to be reimbursed for the victualling of "2 of the Established Companys at New York for four months," from 25 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. On p.2 Livingston enumerates a list of proofs for his claims and refers to government reports to account for the interest he has charged.

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