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Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 to [Sidney Godolphin] re: possible completion of trip

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00723 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1704/08/20 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 19.2 x 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Refers to Earl of Ranelagh's opinion that Livingston be paid all he requests, and expresses a desire to return home, "severall ships bound for New York are ready to sail, and I am in hopes in going in one of 'em."

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