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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston re: van Brugh's resignation

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01697 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/09/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.7 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Philip asks his father to forward a letter to the Governor from van Brugh, who is resigning from his post as Mayor. Docketed on address leaf.

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