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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: a post at Schenectady

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01668 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/07/27 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Philip asks that his father help Uncle Collins get the post at Schenectady and appeal to the Governor on his behalf.

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