The estate of 13,000 acres, given to his second son Robert, was
called Clermont. Philip, his first son, inherited 247,000 acres, by
old-time primogeniture succession. From each of these two families
sprang a line of vigorous and resolute men. Robert R. Livingston,
our revolutionary hero, descended from the smaller estate, owned
"Clermont" at the time it was burned by the British. It was soon
rebuilt and Lafayette was a guest at the mansion during his visit to
the United States in 1824.
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Let us not then neglect to improve the advantages we
possess; let us avail ourselves of the present moment to
fix lasting peace upon the broad basis of natural union;
let us while it is still in our power lay the foundation of
our long happiness and the happiness of our posterity.
_Robert R. Livingston._
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Above West Camp landing on the west side, is the boundary line between
Ulster and Greene Counties; Ulster having kept us company all the way
from Hampton Point opposite New Hamburgh. Throughout this long stretch
of the river one industry must not be overlooked, well described by
John Burroughs:
=The Shad Industry.
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