ALS, 1780 Sept. 4, West Point, N.Y., to James Livingston, Kings Ferry, N.Y.

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ALS, 1780 Sept. 4, West Point, N.Y., to James Livingston, Kings Ferry, N.Y.

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Informs Livingston, commanding troops at Kings Ferry, that Washington has ordered posts in the highlands of the Hudson evacuated in the event of a British attack. Arnold has sent boats to move troops, cannon, and stores from Kings Ferry to West Point, but Livingston is not to move unless and until he decides that an attack is imminent.

1 item (2 p.) ; 24 cm.

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Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...

Livingston, James, 1747-1832

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