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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03871 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0084] April-June 1788 |
| Title | Certification regarding Livingston and Turnbull |
| Date | 14 May 1788 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Marked as a copy. Certifies that in 1777, [Knox] "had opportunities of observing the attention and industry of Messrs. Livingston and Turnbull in furnishing clothing for the army generally, and that he experienced the greatest readiness and punctuality on their part in furnishing the clothing for the corps of artillery in particular." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Commerce Merchants and Trade Military History Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Artillery Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Turnbull, William (1751-1822) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Livingston & Turnbull, a mercantile firm that was appointed by the Secret Committee (of Congress) to obtain clothing in 1776, consisted of Abraham Livingston and William Turnbull. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |