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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.04839 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [023] 1697 |
| Title | Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion |
| Date | 2 June 1697 |
| Author | Cuyler, Johannes (ca. 1661-1740) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the rebellion. Cuyler attests to Robert Livingston's sacrifice, and asks that the British government reimburse him for this great expense. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Rebellion Military History Finance Global History and Civics |
| People | Cuyler, Johannes (ca. 1661-1740) Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |