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Livingston, John to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00928 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/06 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 19.1 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to his family. Docketed on address leaf.

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