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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Mr. Mitchel and Finley re: request for a bill to Capt. Key

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00784 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1706/05/13 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 9.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Livingston explains that he was with Mr. Mitchel earlier that day to draw a Bill of Exchange on the account of James Douglas. He then explains that he will be out of town for the evening, and requests that two bills be given to Capt. Key that Livingston will sign.

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