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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02609 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1740/12/18 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Philip requests that Robert, Jr. assist some men in obtaining government positions.

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