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1692/05/10

Allyn, John, fl. 1690-1692

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Mrs. Schuyler's slave, Livingston's cattle

Allyn writes to explain that he is unable to ascertain the location of Mrs. Schuyler's slave, and to account for the losses of some of Livingston's livestock. Docketed on address leaf. NS by Allyn on address leaf.

GLC03107.00211

1690/11/18

Allyn, John, fl. 1690-1692

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: "sorrowful news of the disaster of the fleet"

Allyn writes with news of his return to health, and fears that because of the fleet's disaster, "we may expect them this winter in Albany & the upper townes if God prevent them not."

GLC03107.00180

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