Title
[Document, 1781 February 12]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 12, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
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 Bordeaux for a while on his return to Spain. Document and typescript.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06839