Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works

GLC03107.02669

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GLC#
GLC03107.02669-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1742/11/11
Author/Creator
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Title
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
3p. : address : Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
The Thirteen Colonies

Philip states that he is in great need of a founder for the iron works, and explains how much trouble the entire venture has been. He also asks Robert, Jr. to sell his bread and flour in the West Indies if at all possible, as he greatly desires cheap rum and molasses.

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