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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03228 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [079] 1770 |
| Title | Peter Robert Livingston to his father, Robert Livingston re: uproar in the City |
| Date | 22 January 1770 |
| Author | Livingston, Peter Robert (1737-1794) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Election Rebellion Sons of Liberty Liberty Military History Global History and Civics Mobs and Riots Politics Government and Civics |
| People | Livingston, Peter Robert (1737-1794) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |