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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02397 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [034] 1707-1709 |
| Title | Henry Douglas to Philip Livingston re: decision to join the expedition to Canada |
| Date | 27 May 1709 |
| Author | Douglas, Henry (fl. 1709) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Philip |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Douglas writes that he sold some shroud to Philip's father and sister, and he suggests that Philip sell their blankets and duffel to the Commissioners in charge of the upcoming expedition to Canada. He also notifies Philip of his decision to accompany Samuel Vetch on the expedition, and orders all of his goods and property to be remitted to his brother James Douglas if he dies. Docketed on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Military History Military Supplies Clothing and Accessories Textile Canada France Estate Children and Family Death Merchants and Trade Commerce Finance Global History and Civics |
| People | Douglas, Henry (fl. 1709) Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |