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Collection Reference Number GLC00496.005
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1807 
Title Ira Allen to George Clinton about Vermont
Date 23 February 1807
Author Allen, Ira (1751-1814)  
Recipient Clinton, George  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in the quest for American independence using Samuel Williams's "The Natural and Civil History of Vermont" as a reference. Discusses the Allen family's support for American interests, the British Commissioners' proposal that Vermont become a British Colony, and a general overview of highlights pertaining to Vermont and the Revolutionary War.
Subjects Vice President  Revolutionary War  Statehood  Global History and Civics  Congress  Military History  Government and Civics  
People Allen, Ira (1751-1814)  Clinton, George (1739-1812)  Williams, Samuel (1743-1817)  
Place written Washington, D.C.
Theme The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Science, Technology, Invention
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859