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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: payment of Robert Livingston's salary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01418 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1721/02/15 Pagination: 3p. : docket : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Philip expresses his hope that Brigadier Hunter will pay Robert Livingston his salary, as he justly deserves it. He also mentions his discovery of a mine, and the tax assessment proceedings that have begun in Albany.

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