General James Clinton to New-York Convention

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Fort Montgomery, October 11, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: As the officers in the Second New-York have never received their commissions, I have sent Lieutenant Smith for them, agreeable to a list I formerly gave to Mr˙ McKesson, Secretary. I know of no alteration to be made, except that Gilbert Livingston is appointed Ensign in Captain Swarwtout' s company, in the room of Mr˙ Finch, who resigned. His commission ought to bear date the 1st of September last. If you approve of the young man, I believe he is deserving of the same.

I am, gentlemen, your most obedient, humble servant,

JAMES CLINTON, Brigadier-General.

To the President of the Provincial Congress of the State of New-York.