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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: surveying boundaries on the Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02680 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1743/05/14 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Philip explains that boundaries are being marked for the Manor, and he will insist on being present so that their property is not reduced any more than is necessary.

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