Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Abraham Van Hoorn

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GLC#
GLC03652
Type
Letters
Date
6 May 1729
Author/Creator
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Title
to Abraham Van Hoorn
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect their interests.

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