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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Lord Nottingham re: French intrusions, William and Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00182 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1690/03/27 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 31 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Livingston writes imploring assistance from England in repulsing the incursions into New York made by the French and their Indian allies. He also sends news of Albany's joyful reaction to the crowning of William and Mary, and the news of Jacob Leisler's requests that Albany submit to his command. Livingston forwards news of the massacre at Schenectady as well.

William III, King of Great Britain, 1650-1702
Mary II, Queen of Great Britain, 1662-1694
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Leisler, Jacob, 1640-1691

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