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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.00917 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [038] 1712 |
| Title | Lords of Trade to Governor Hunter re: decision to reprimand the Assembly |
| Date | 12 June 1712 |
| Author | Lords of Trade |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Legal document |
| Content Description | The Justices wrote the letter in response to a dispute between the Council and the Assembly of New York regarding the "amending of money Bills." In the letter, the Justices find in favor of the Council, as they charge the Assembly with "a Dimunition of his Majes. Royall Prerogative," and claim that the Assembly will be justly punished and reprimanded. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Law Economics Finance Coins and Currency |
| Place written | Whitehall, London, England |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Law; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |