Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00919 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/06/13 Pagination: 2p. 32.3 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy
Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations, who may be conspiring with the French to attack Christian settlers.
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