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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01322 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1720/01/14 Pagination: 1p. + addr. + dock 32.6 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.

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