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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01198 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/11/06 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Philip mentions his father's political proceedings, states that he has sold some cattle, and reiterates his desire to purchase the excise of Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

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