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Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679 to Robert Livingston re: discontent of the residents of Albany

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00040 Author/Creator: Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1679/05/15 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Nicolls notes that he understands the discontent of the inhabitants of Albany due to orders sent up by the Council. He also mentions a debt of two beavers due to him and some other financial matters, and concludes by assuring Livingston that he may depend upon him.

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