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Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725 to Robert Livingston re: medical advice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01364 Author/Creator: Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/03/13 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Nicolls tells Livingston how to get an individual with a fever to sweat, and also describes some other remedies. Much of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

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