Edward Livingston papers, 1801-1836 (1820-1836).

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Edward Livingston papers, 1801-1836 (1820-1836).

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Documents and letters (mostly in French) of Edward Livingston relating to the controversy over the Batture Ste. Marie. Mortgages, acts and resolutions of the City Council of New Orleans pertaining to Livingston's offer of compromise to secure a clear title to his land constitute most of the papers (1820-1822). Correspondence from Denis Prieur, mayor of New Orleans, to Livingston while he was the U. S. senator from Louisiana and Secretary of State concern affairs in New Orleans (1829-1832). Included in the collection is a photocopy of a letter to Aaron Burr referring to Burr's lawsuit (1809), and photocopies of Dept. of Justice records relating to Livingston's settlement of the account of the Dept. of Treasury (1820-1830).

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United States. Department of Justice

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States, and is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigat...

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

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Livingston's varied career as American lawyer and statesman is described in detail in the following descriptions of his papers. From the description of Edward Livingston papers, 1683-1877 (bulk 1764-1836). (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 81576848 Eminent jurist - Minister to France - Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Judge Breckenridge, 1821 Sept. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27...

Prieur, Denis, 1791-1857

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