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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02497.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | James Clinton to George Clinton about British capture of Kingston and other war news |
| Date | 18 October 1777 |
| Author | Clinton, James (1736-1812) |
| Recipient | Clinton, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | General Clinton replies to a letter from his brother George, who served as Governor of New York 1777-1795. Expresses regret regarding the 16 October British capture of Kingston, New York, then the capital. Referring to the Hudson River, states that British vessels had passed through the cheval de frise erected to block their advance. Encloses letters (not included) from Generals Dickinson and Wayne (possibly John Dickinson and Anthony Wayne). Reports that he requested Wayne's assistance in New York, as George had earlier ordered. Relates that he requested reinforcement from General Israel Putnam and Captain Belknap (possibly Isaac Belknap). Docket indicates that this letter is a copy. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Global History and Civics Battle Navy Fortification Military History Global History and Civics Continental Army Revolutionary War General |
| People | Clinton, George (1739-1812) Clinton, James (1736-1812) Belknap, Isaac (1733-1815) Dickinson, John (1732-1808) Putnam, Israel (1718-1790) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Place written | Little Britain, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Dickinson served on the Continental Congress 1774-1776 and 1779. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |