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Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's trial

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00615 Author/Creator: Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/06/28 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 30.6 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Jamison writes with the news that Captain Kidd is standing trial for piracy. According to Jamison's two sources, Kidd was tried on one of two dates, April 28th or earlier. Docketed on address leaf.

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