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Livingston, John to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00973 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/04/09 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31 x 20 cm Order a Copy

John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.

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