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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: fear of war with the French and Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01675 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/08/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.5 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Philip writes that a soldier was kidnapped and killed by some Indians, and he fears that this may lead to a war. He blames the French for violence, and believes that they will destroy the continent. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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