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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: sale of the Island at Canastagione

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01145 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/06/04 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Philip discusses selling the island of Canastagione, and trading operations with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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