doi:10.7916/bhzq-tf18[Document, 1779 March 13]Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829The depredations of the Indians necessitate arming men to defend the state's frontiers. A thousand men have been drafted from the militia and are being sent against the Niagara and Senecas. Please bring this to attention of Congress, request their support, and have them make arrangement for charging these expenses to the Continental funds.