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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03331 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [082] 1774-1775 |
| Title | James Duane to his father-in-law, Robert Livingston re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war |
| Date | 7 June 1775 |
| Author | Duane, James (1733-1797)) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | "Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so humiliating a Condition they have drawn the sword against our suffering Friends as Traitors and Rebels, and the Authority of Parliament is called in to starve the Southern as well as the Eastern Colonies into base submission." Duane states that a war must be fought in order to obtain liberty, and believes that their ultimate victory will make all of their sacrifices worthwhile. He also discusses American relations with Canada and the Indians, and hopes that the British do not stoop to manipulate the Indians to achieve their own interests. Duane addresses Robert's concern that the war will hurt his iron manufacturing business, and states that although some losses are expected, iron will certainly be in demand throughout the conflict. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Revolutionary War Military History Global History and Civics Liberty Freedom and Independence Government and Civics Rebellion Finance Commerce Industry Canada |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) Duane, James (1733-1797)) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; The American Revolution; Industry; Government & Politics; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |