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Thurston, Malachy, fl. 1692 to Robert Livingston re: letter of introduction

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00203 Author/Creator: Thurston, Malachy, fl. 1692 Place Written: Princess Ann County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1692/02/22 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Thurston takes the opportunity in writing to introduce himself as Livingston's cousin (the son of Robert's father's sister, Martha Livingston). Docketed on address leaf.

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