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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Robert Livingston re: imprisonment of Mr. Falkonier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01083 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: [Roundous, ?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/06/18 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 14.8 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert writes to inform his father that he has arrived at his destination and that Mr. Falkonier has been imprisoned there. Docketed on address leaf.

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