Handwritten document on printed lined paper, n.d.; text begins at top of page as follows: "To the Commissioners of the land office Albany / This petition of Louise Livingston widow of the Hon. Edward / Livingston deceased of the Town (sic) of Red Hook in the County of Dutchess and / State (sic) of New York respectfully represents that she is the owner and / occupant of the hundred and fifty six acres of land situate in the / Town aforesaid and lying on the east bank of the Hudson River, an / accurate survey of which accompanies this petition. She further represents...; text continues describing non-navigable area, strangers and boys using the rock and requesting "a grant or charter for the exclusive controll (sic) of said rock;" dark ink blot at bottom right of page; reverse has "Petition to the Land Office" written near right center.
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Date made: 19th century
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D 38
Condition
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Remarks: Minute tear at lower right fold edge; surface dirt and staining.
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Person or Organization
Louise Davezac Livingston
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StorageNote
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Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27B