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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01542 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1723/01/08 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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