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Livingston, Philip to Robert Livingston re: dispute with brother Robert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01042 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/01/25 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 33.2 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Philip relays his account of the dispute between himself and Robert, and explains that the town has taken much notice of it and wonders what caused Robert to move and lodge at another location. Docketed on address leaf.

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