Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Certification regarding Livingston and Turnbull]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03871 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 14 May 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Marked as a copy. Certifies that in 1777, [Knox] "had opportunities of observing the attention and industry of Messrs. Livingston and Turnbull in furnishing clothing for the army generally, and that he experienced the greatest readiness and punctuality on their part in furnishing the clothing for the corps of artillery in particular."
Livingston & Turnbull, a mercantile firm that was appointed by the Secret Committee (of Congress) to obtain clothing in 1776, consisted of Abraham Livingston and William Turnbull.
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