Livingston, Gilbert (1718-1789) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining rivers and forts
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03348 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert (1718-1789) Place Written: Poughkeepsie, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1776/07/25 Pagination: 2p. 31.4 x 18.9 cm Order a Copy
The letter is signed by both Gilbert Livingston and William Paulding. Gilbert writes that he has just returned from "the Forts" where he examined the rivers at Montgomery and Constitution, and has found that the site at Constitution is preferable for settling a fort. Both Gilbert and William Paulding send Robert, Jr. instructions for making an iron chain from his iron works; and add that the Forts are in high spirits, but low on artillery.
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