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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a good refiner for the iron works

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02695 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1744/01/11 Pagination: 1p. 19.4 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Philip explains that he must let go the present refiner at the iron works, and therefore requests that Robert, Jr. send up a more suitable candidate for the position.

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