History Of New York During The Revolutionary War And Of The Leading Events In The Other Colonies At That Period

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In this fascinating work, Thomas Jones presents a detailed and engaging account of the events leading up to the American Revolution and the role played by the city of New York during this turbulent period. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Jones offers a vivid and compelling narrative of the people, places, and events that shaped the course of American history. This work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Revolutionary era and the birth of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. Excerpt: ...1 MS. Schedule of American Estate of General Robertson, in the editor's possession. See Note III. preceding. ing, on the ninth of that month. The next day, after examining the sworn proofs sent to them, and Livingston himself, that Committee "Resolved, that the said Robert G. Livingston hath manifested a disposition very unfriendly to the American cause, and ought not to be permitted longer to have an opportunity of exerting his influence to the prejudice of his country, therefore, "Resolved, That the said Robert G. Livingston be committed to the Gaol of the County of Ulster at Kingston, there to remain till such time as this Committee, or the Convention, or a future Legislature shall make further order concerning him, and that the keeper of said Gaol, do receive and detain him accordingly." 1 Shortly after Mr. Livingston requested a rehearing, and offered to disprove the charges, which request was granted. Mr. Egbert Benson and the committee of Rhinebeck and Mr. Livingston subsequently appeared on the 18th of January, 1777, before the Committee to detect Conspiracies, when the latter submitted his disproving evidence, but the Committee resolved "that the said Robert G. Livingston, jun., hath materially failed therein, and that his conduct was highly unfriendly to the American cause," but as he was willing to take the oath of allegiance to this State, it was "ordered that the said Robert G. Livingston, jun., be reprimanded, and on his taking the oath of allegiance aforesaid be discharged." He at once appeared, took the oath, and was discharged accordingly.' On the 6th of January, 1777, the Journal of the Provincial Convention states, that " A letter without signature directed to Robert G....