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Livingston, John to Robert Livingston re: attack by French and Indians, military fortifications

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00936 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/08/07 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 29.5 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

John states that he is uneasy about the establishment of a garrison where he is, and discusses a recent attack by French and Indians. He also mentions the monetary complications that have arisen with the recent constructin of fortifications. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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