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Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 to Robert Livingston re: governmental disturbances in New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00059 Author/Creator: Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1681/06/08 Pagination: 1p. + docket + addr. 30 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Graham mentions civil disturbances occurring in New York, including the treatment of the mayor who "Continues still in Confinement." Graham also discusses having "ord'd 40000 men to be ready at [the Duke of York's] disposall." Docketed on address leaf.

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