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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: boundary dispute with the people of Boston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02834 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/11/29 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Philip gives Robert, Jr. his sympathy regarding the boundary controversy with the people of Boston, and notes: "one would think they ought to be quiet with what they already possess of the province." He then communicates his advice for remedying the situation. Docketed on verso.

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