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Key, John, fl. 1706 to Robert Livingston re: habeus corpus for R. Livingston's release

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00779 Author/Creator: Key, John, fl. 1706 Place Written: [Gravesend, England] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1706/05/10 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 31.5 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Capt. Key informs Robert that he has paid for a habeus corpus to secure Robert's release. With letter on p.2 from Robert Livingston to Capt. Pati[irnio], London, 11 May 1706. In this letter Robert discusses the financial terms of his release. Docketed on address leaf.

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