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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04422 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1741/01 Pagination: 3p. + docket 31.3 x 21.6 Order a Copy

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744
Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778

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