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Livingston, Philip to Robert Livingston re: conflict with Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01540 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1723/01/04 Pagination: 2p. + addr.+docket 36.7 x 23.3 cm Order a Copy

Philip expresses frustration with the reluctance of the government to take the threat of an Indian attack seriously. He believes that if the 5 Nations become involved in a conflict with the French and their Indian allies, then the entire colony will be drawn into it as well. Docketed on address leaf.

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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