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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.005 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1807 |
| Title | Ira Allen to George Clinton about Vermont |
| Date | 23 February 1807 |
| Author | Allen, Ira (1751-1814) |
| Recipient | Clinton, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in the quest for American independence using Samuel Williams's "The Natural and Civil History of Vermont" as a reference. Discusses the Allen family's support for American interests, the British Commissioners' proposal that Vermont become a British Colony, and a general overview of highlights pertaining to Vermont and the Revolutionary War. |
| Subjects | Vice President Revolutionary War Statehood Global History and Civics Congress Military History Government and Civics |
| People | Allen, Ira (1751-1814) Clinton, George (1739-1812) Williams, Samuel (1743-1817) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |