Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01686 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/09/06 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy
Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.
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