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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: 5 Nations' mischief in Virginia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02125 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/06/13 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that he sends this letter per Capt. Smith, the Agent of Virginia, who has informed him of the mischief wrought by the 5 Nations in that colony. He also notes that some pirates took Smith and held him in Sandy Hook for some time, and there is fear that ships sent from England will meet with a similar fate.

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