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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00983 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/03/19 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.7 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

John expresses his hope that Gov. Nicholson will arrive soon, and states his plan to move back home for a while and settle his business. Docketed on address leaf.

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