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1776/01/12
Campbell, Donald (fl. 1776)
to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813)] re: the death of General Richard Montgomery
Campbell writes to announce the death of Richard Montgomery during the storming of Quebec.
GLC03107.04187
1776/01/13
Schuyler, P.
to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: condolences for the death of Montgomery
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04190
1776/11/07
Livingston, Robert (1746-1813)
to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements
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.
GLC03107.04195
1775/11/29
to [Richard] Montgomery re: gratitude for Montgomery's efforts
Robert thanks [Montgomery] for his heroic efforts and for enduring great hardships, but notes that he may not yet travel to his camp, for reasons that should remain unspoken at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04198
1765/11/20
Livingston, Robert (1718-1775)
to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics
Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04199
14 July 1778
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
to Joseph Webb
Written as Quartermaster General, mentions the Battle of Monmouth and that he is crossing the Hudson (North) River. Adds that the French fleet is off Sandy Hook. Ridicules the "farcical" Parliamentary propositions for reconciliation with the United...
GLC02863
May 1770
Revere, Paul (1735-1818)
A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768
One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops...
GLC02873
24 February 1777
Desprez, Henriques (fl. 1777)
Account of slave rebellion in New Orleans [in Spanish]
Account of a slave rebellion while New Orleans was under Spanish rule. States that the rebellion occurred on 9 and 10 February 1777. Discusses what should be done to prevent future rebellions. States that drinking causes enslaved people to commit...
GLC03040
1781
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des (1722-1824)
A Chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay
The key shows the French and English fleets. Surveyed 7/20/1776. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 36.
GLC03103.02
1776
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....
GLC01730.01
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