Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702 to Robert Livingston re: Parliamentary hearing on Capt. Kidd's Commission
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00599 Author/Creator: Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1700/02/20 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. 30.1 x 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Nanfan writes to forward news of the Parliamentary hearings discussing the Commission of Captain Kidd. According to Nanfan, who includes a transcribed copy of the minutes of the Parliamentary Committee detailed to investigate this Commission, the Earl of Bellomont was charged and testified in the case. Bellomont, in Nanfan's words, "was cleared by a very great majority consequently with a great deal of honnour." The issue of Major John Schuyler's military excursion to Canada was raised, with Nanfan reminding Livingston of the illegality of "transportation of horses and mares to Cannada without order." Finally, Nanfan writes that "I cannot but remind you pray lett no encouragement be wanting to our Indians" in an effort to prevent the French from gaining influence and powerful allies in the region. Docketed on address leaf.
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