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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01161 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/07/26 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.8 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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