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Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717) to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00656 Author/Creator: Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1701 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 30.6 x 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Jamison sends "with much regret" the news of an abandoned wreck found near Montauk, containing brandy, french wine and Samuel Vetch's personal journal. However, he writes of "good hopes" regarding the missing Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

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