Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: supporting political representation from the Manor

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GLC#
GLC03107.03202-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1769/05/17
Author/Creator
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
Title
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: supporting political representation from the Manor
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3p. : docket : Height: 29.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

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.

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