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to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French

1723/02/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01549
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to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war between Indians

1723/03/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip writes that an Indian interpreter has been dispatched to speak with the Maquase and Schaahkook Indians of New York, as a war between them and the Eastern Indians seems dangerously possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01555
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics

1724/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how...

GLC03107.01559
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: sale of "beasts"

1724/03/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip gives the price he received for the sale of an animal. Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01561
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: update of trade and accounts

1724/04/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip writes of the money he received for the sale of animal skins, and discusses business and accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01562
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: trade in the region

1724/04/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip writes of the circumstances influencing trade in the region, and writes about the proceedings to construct a new jail in Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01564
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: sale of the island at Canastagione

1724/04/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip writes of his difficulty selling the island at Canastagione, and wonders how his brother Gilbert will ever pay his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01567
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: trade

1724/04/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip discusses profitable items to be traded at the moment, and with whom he plans to trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01569
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: trial for insufficiency of the jail

1724/04/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip writes that the Supreme Court of New York has scheduled a trial in the matter over the insufficiency of the jail at Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01570
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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston re: apology for returns on sale of cattle

1724/05/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip apologizes for his father's dissatisfaction with the returns on his cattle, but explains that he did his best. He also sends his father messages from individuals indebted to him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01574

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