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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03202 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [078] 1769 |
| Title | James Duane to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: supporting political representation from the Manor |
| Date | 17 May 1769 |
| Author | Duane, James (1733-1797)) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Duane states that it has come to his attention that James DeLancey proposed a motion that would prohibit the Manor of Livingston from sending a representative to the state legislature, claiming that it violated a previously un-enforced law. Duane expresses his outrage at such an idea and notes that "the Inhabitants of the Manor hold that priviledge by as good a Tenure as any Freeholders of any Country." He states plans to petition against the motion, and assures Robert, Jr. of his support throughout the dispute. |
| Subjects | Law Government and Civics Politics Election Petition |
| People | Duane, James (1733-1797)) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |