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The Career of Henry Brockholst Livingston
He meant to continue his studies; the Revolutionary War got in the way.
Geoff Benton
May 293 min read
Coffee and consumption in the Colonies
The Chancellor’s coffee urn Coffee urn, c. 1780. Silver, copper, and ivory. “When I first came to this House it was late in the Afternoon, and I had ridden 35 miles at east. “Madam” I said to Mrs. Huston, “is it lawfull for a weary Traveller to refresh himself with a Dish of Tea provided it has been honestly smuggled or paid no Duties?” / “No sir, said she, we have renounced all Tea in this Place. I cant make Tea, but He make you Coffee.” Accordingly I have drank Coffee ever
Geoff Benton
May 264 min read
The Hessian Patriot
Why would a Hessian think he deserved an American pension?
Geoff Benton
Mar 303 min read
Out of the Ashes
Rebuilding Clermont in the Revolutionary War
Friends of Clermont
Mar 166 min read
Margaret Beekman Livingston
Lobbied Governor Clinton for resources to rebuild Clermont
Geoff Benton
Mar 14 min read
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