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Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 to Robert Livingston re: political affairs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01055 Author/Creator: Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/03/30 Pagination: 4p 17.4 x 11.1 cm Order a Copy

Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.

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