[Document, 1781 February 12]
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- Name
- Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Title
- [Document, 1781 February 12]
- Abstract
- As soon as the wind shifts and the packets are delivered, Livingston will set out on his return from L'Orient. Description of L'Orient -- a better seaport than Nantes. Lafayette arrived from Bordeaux and will be ready to sail in 3 weeks with good supply of clothing for the American troops. 12,000 men with a strong fleet will soon leave Brest for Rhode Island. Livingston will probably stay in Bordea ux for a while on his return to Spain. Document and typescript.
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Format
- correspondence
- Genre
- correspondence
- Date
- February 12, 1781
- Physical Description
- 4 pages
- Language
- English
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content - Also In
- The papers of John Jay
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright - United States
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/va8r-1g69