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Smyth, Lawrence, fl. 1711 to Robert Livingston re: charges against Palatines

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00892 Author/Creator: Smyth, Lawrence, fl. 1711 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1711/12/24 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.4 x 14.8 cm Order a Copy

Smyth writes to say that "an example will be made of those Palatines who Robbed Mr. Bagges," and requests that Livingston send him an account or order in connection with the affair. He also sends news of the death of Mr. Broughton. Docketed on address leaf.

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