American statesman (1764-1836) who helped draft the Louisiana Civil Code and served as Andrew Jackson's secretary of state. ALS signed “Edw. Livingston,” one page, 7.75 x 9, August 14, 1829. Letter to W. P. Farrand in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in part: "I think I shall be with you at Harrisburgh about the latter end of the next, or the beginning of the week after, by which time be so good as to make memoranda of the subjects more most immediately necessary for our joint attention as I shall not have it in my power to remain long with you. Binney and Fisher who are appointed by the Commissioners of the Bank to treat with me have written to know wherever deed for the lands mortgaged to the bank is recorded…Kelly gives but a discouraging acct of the price of lands he says the best will not bring more than 2 dolls to sellers I wish particularly that you would put the mortgage for 86000 Dolls that you speak of on the 200000 acres in such a state that we may close / on it if we find it convenient while I am with you. I am anxious also not to fail in bringing the suit against Cresson for which purpose I could wish to have a description of the lands claimed by him to be prepared." The integral address leaf is professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition.
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