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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell pig iron

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02685 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1743/08/12 Pagination: 2p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Philip explains that he would like to sell their pig iron for cash rather than barter, and notes that they may have to lower their price on iron if people begin to regard it as too expensive.

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