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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03352 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [083] 1776 |
| Title | Peter Robert Livingston to his father, Robert Livingston re: preparations for war |
| Date | 2 August 1776 |
| Author | Livingston, Peter Robert (1737-1794) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family; and notes that their Congress has passed a resolution that agrees to allow George Washington to vacate the city when ever he judges it appropriate. Docketed on verso. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Maritime Navy Military History Global History and Civics President Children and Family Government and Civics Continental Army |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Livingston, Peter Robert (1737-1794) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) |
| Place written | Harlem, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |