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Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701 to Robert Livingston re: rumor of man of wars near Boston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00468 Author/Creator: Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1699/01/16 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Riggs mentions some financial business and the counting of money at home. He also mentions a rumor that man of wars were sighted moving toward Boston, but does not believe that it is true. Discusses the political situation in America and believes that they will have a new Governor soon, and names Lord Cornbury as a most likely candidate. Docketed on address leaf.

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