Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03335 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790 Place Written: Rhinebeck, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1775/[?]/15 Pagination: 2p. 32.6 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Robert, Jr. congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the seige against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert, Jr. also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined to subdue the colonies with force; and describes a nearly fatal accident in his powder mill.
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