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Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 to Robert Livingston re: report from trial of William Kidd

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00618 Author/Creator: Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/07/07 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Jamison writes discussing Livingston's difficulties with the Provincial Council, and forwards the false rumor that Kidd "has stood tryall & is acquitted." Docketed on address leaf.

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