Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: controversy in Boston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02833 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1751/11/26 Pagination: 2p. 18.2 x 15.1 cm Order a Copy
Peter writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed by the Boston people" with regard to the contested boundaries of the Manor, and offers some advice on the matter. He also notes in a post script that a large vein of copper ore was recently discovered.
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