Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701 to Robert Livingston re: arrest of Capt. Kidd
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00479 Author/Creator: Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1699/02/22 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy
Riggs informs Livingston that a ship has come for Capt. Kidd and the other pirates, and expresses concern that this may cause them to lose some money. Also states that a Mr. We[iver] has been impeached before the House of Commons, and speaks of a naval conflict between France and Spain.
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