Sentiments while viewing the ruins of Fort George and site of Fort William
Henry. Transmits news of successes in Canada. Carleton reported to have gone to Quebec,
where the Royal Emigrants are engaged in destroying the inhabitants who are favorable to
the American cause. Suggests Jay call Congress' attention to a large supply of clothing
seized by the soldiers at Montreal. It may probably be purchased more cheaply from the
soldiers than it could be made and transported from New York or Philadelphia. High
reputation of Henry Brockholst Livingston, his suitability for a
colonelcy.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1775 November 27
Physical Description
2
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
