Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to Lords of Trade and Plantations re: difficulties of sea travel
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00698 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: Clovally, Devon [England] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1703/07/09 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 31.9 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy
Livingston's description of efforts of French Privateers to capture the ship upon which Livingston made the voyage to England. He also states his desires to travel from Bristol to London, so as to report to current New York provincial affairs, and to transmit the packet from Viscount Cornbury to the Board.
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