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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: fortifications for Albany

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01547 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1723/01/28 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Philip writes that he expects the Assembly to vote on fortifying Albany, and expresses his opinion that stone is their best option. He asks his father to write back with his views on the matter. Docketed on address leaf.

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