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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02666 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [065] 1742 |
| Title | Philip Livingston to Robert Livingston re: men for the iron works |
| Date | 18 October 1742 |
| Author | Livingston, Philip |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Philip expresses some concern regarding an affair with Captain Arthur and the Sherriff, and fears he may be expected to pay some money as a result. He also discusses his difficulty in finding men to work at the newly constructed iron works, and how frustrating it is to see the new works left idle. Pages 2 & 3 are another letter dated 19 October 1742. Philip expresses joy and relief at the news of Capt. Boyd's escape from the enemy and subsequent arrival in Amsterdam. He also mentions his fear of a war with the French, especially since the frontiers are open and particularly vulnerable to attack. |
| Subjects | Law Finance Industry Mining Labor Privateering Military History Global History and Civics Maritime Merchants and Trade Commerce Frontiers and Exploration France |
| People | Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Law; Industry; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |