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Williamson, Matthias (1716-1807) to William Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.521 Author/Creator: Williamson, Matthias (1716-1807) Place Written: Elizabeth, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 21 September 1776 Pagination: 1 p. ; 33 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Has been informed that captain Neil's company is lacking in artillerymen. Requests that the governor provide for more men, and enlist them for the duration of the war. Elizabeth was called Elizabethtown at the time.

William Livingston was the Governor of New Jersey.
Matthias Williamson served as Quartermaster-General of New Jersey.

Livingston, William, 1723-1790
Williamson, Matthias, 1716-1807

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