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Borland, John, 1660-1727 to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01063 Author/Creator: Borland, John, 1660-1727 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 1714/04/19 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 22.9 x 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

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