Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 to Robert Livingston re: news from political scene at New York
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00542 Author/Creator: Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1700/01/16 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Graham begins with consolation regarding the passing of Livingston's daughter. He continues by discussing a failed attempt by Gov. Fletcher to gain a commission for a Mr. Weaver, and yet mentions "My Lords interest continues very great at home." Furthermore, Graham discusses the case of Captain William Kidd, where Kidd's maid was forced to request some of the £ 8000 in gold owned by Kidd in the hands of a Capt. Clarke. Grahams tells Livingston that "if that [Kidd's fortune] could be secured, it might safe you of your bonds." Docketed on address leaf.
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