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Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732 to Robert Livingston re: request for his wife to be looked after during his trip

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00636 Author/Creator: Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/09/16 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Vetch sends his regards to his father-in law, explaining that his venture should only last 2 months, and entreats Livingston to look after Margaret who is "too much given to MeLanckoly." Docketed on address leaf.

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