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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03335 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [082] 1774-1775 |
| Title | Robert Livingston to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's |
| Date | 15 November 1775 |
| Author | Livingston, Robert (1718-1775) |
| Recipient | Montgomery, [Richard] |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Robert congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the siege against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined to subdue the colonies with force; and describes a nearly fatal accident in his powder mill. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Canada Global History and Civics Mill Ammunition Disaster |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1718-1775) |
| Place written | Rhinebeck, New York |
| Theme | Industry; The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |