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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02598 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1740/07/21 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Philip writes how there has been much difficulty in purchasing provisions since the farmer have refused to sell at a fixed price.

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