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Brigby, Richard, fl. 1677 to Robert Livingston re: overtures of continued friendship

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00019 Author/Creator: Brigby, Richard, fl. 1677 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1677/10/30 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Brigby discusses carrying Livingston's letters to England when he travels thence. He informs Livingston that he drew forty-eight shillings on Livingston's name for expenses. In a postscript, Brigby notes that it is a pity that Livingston has not married yet.

Brigby, Richard, fl. 1677

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