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Lowndes, William (fl. 1704) to Earl Ranelagh and Mr. Blathwayt re: Livingston's petition

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00712 Author/Creator: Lowndes, William (fl. 1704) Place Written: Treasury Chambers, [London] Type: Letter Date: 1704/04/29 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 29.9 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Transmittal letter accompanying Livingston's petition to the Lord of the Treasury, Sidney Godolphin. Certified as a true copy from the entry in the Treasury Books by M. Granges.

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