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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: apology for returns on sale of cattle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01574 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1724/05/04 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Philip apologizes for his father's dissatisfaction with the returns on his cattle, but explains that he did his best. He also sends his father messages from individuals indebted to him. Docketed on address leaf.

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