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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02623 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1741/07/11 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread for market, and also discusses the construction of a hearth and furnace for the iron works.

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