Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Allyn, John (fl. 1690-1692) to Robert Livingston re: "sorrowful news of the disaster of the fleet"

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00180 Author/Creator: Allyn, John (fl. 1690-1692) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1690/11/18 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.5 x 21.9 cm Order a Copy

Allyn writes with news of his return to health, and fears that because of the fleet's disaster, "we may expect them this winter in Albany & the upper townes if God prevent them not."

Allyn, John, fl. 1690-1692

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources