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Say brook, September 8, 1776.
MAY IT PLEASE TOUR HONOUR; I just now received your favour by express. I was just going to Long-Island, in order to prevent the people of Southold from swearing allegiance. But would do as you advise, immediately march my detachment to New-York, if I had not permitted many of them to go for their homes, on Long-Island, in order to bring off their families. They are to join me at this place, as soon as they have effected this. I shall wait for them three days, and then proceed to New-York, if no reinforcement is sent to Long Island, in the meanwhile.
I remain your Honour' s most obedient, humble servant,
HENRY B˙ LIVINGSTON.
To His Honour Governour Trumbull.
Letter from Colonel Livingston to Governour Trumbull
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