Livingston, Peter Robert to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: uproar in the City
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03228 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Robert Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1770/01/22 Pagination: 1p. + docket 30.3 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Peter Robert states that there has been great turmoil in the City since some British soldiers attempted to cut down the liberty pole. A number of skirmishes between citizens and soldiers resulted, with some blood shed, and Peter Robert notes that men are no longer safe in their own houses. He also mentions a proposed bill that would prevent the Manor from voting for County members.
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