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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01547 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [054] January-May 1724 |
| Title | Philip Livingston to Robert Livingston re: fortifications for Albany |
| Date | 28 January 1724 |
| Author | Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Philip writes that he expects the Assembly to vote on fortifying Albany, and expresses his opinion that stone is their best option. He asks his father to write back with his views on the matter. Docketed on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Fortification American Indian History Military History Government and Civics Building Construction Global History and Civics France |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |