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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: need to watch the Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01695 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/09/15 Pagination: 1p. + docket 21.6 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Philip states that they need to keep an eye on the Indians, as he believes the French will try to extend their authority over all of them.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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