Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01559 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1724/03/25 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 32.6 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy
Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how craftily the French deal with that matter. Docketed on address leaf.
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