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Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813 to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04195 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813 Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1776/11/07 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

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