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Livingston, Philip to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01181 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1717/08/25 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.9 x 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.

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