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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's legal situation

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00773 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Gravesend, [England] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1706/05/09 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. "Not delivered" appears on docket.

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