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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: political opposition to Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01137 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/04/25 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Philip states that the constables and freeholders of Livingston's manor gave their vote to Robert Livingston, but warns that some representatives aim to keep him out of the House. Docketed on address leaf.

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