Publisher's Synopsis
""An Answer To Mr. Jefferson�������s Justification Of His Conduct In The Case Of The New Orleans Batture"" is a book written by Edward Livingston in 1813. The book is a response to Thomas Jefferson's justification of his conduct in the case of the New Orleans Batture. The Batture was a strip of land along the Mississippi River that was the subject of a dispute between the United States government and private landowners. Livingston argues that Jefferson's actions in the case were unjust and that the government should have respected the property rights of the landowners. The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal and political issues surrounding the case and offers a critique of Jefferson's views on property rights and the role of government. Overall, ""An Answer To Mr. Jefferson�������s Justification Of His Conduct In The Case Of The New Orleans Batture"" is a significant work in the history of American law and politics, offering insights into the debates over property rights and the limits of government power in the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
