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Greenshalgh, Wentworth (fl. 1678) to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston reply

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00031 Author/Creator: Greenshalgh, Wentworth (fl. 1678) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1678/08/12 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 21.8 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Greenshalgh expresses a desire to hear from Livingston and longs to see Albany and his friend [Livingston] who is currently there. Docketed on verso.

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