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Proclamation

Signed as Governor of New York State offering a reward of $1000 for the capture of arsonists in New York City. Includes official seal.

GLC02893

Order for investigation of John Borland & Thomas Steel

The document states that Samuel Vetch is indebted to the Queen for a large sum of money, and has run away against her majesty's wishes. It notes that John Borland and Thomas Steel have corresponded with Vetch, and thus orders that they give over to...

GLC03107.04732

Judicial proceeding concerning a murder committed by Bartholomew Noxon [incomplete]

The document describes Bartholomew Noxon's crime of murdering Cornelius Queen.

GLC03107.04818

Declaration against open rebels of the government

The manuscript names Thomas Willett, Daniel Whitehead, Capt. Clapp, Elias Doughts, Charles Morgan, & others as the leaders of a "notorious rebellion" in Queens County, and states that they are guilty of treason against the government. It is expected...

GLC03107.04864

Order for investigation into the drowning of Gerrit Hendrikse

GLC03107.04871

Indictment of Cornelis Teunise van Vechten

The court indicted van Vechten for the malicious and premeditated act of murdering Anna Schuyler by running over her with his horses and sled.

GLC03107.04880

Orders to the sheriff of Albany to arrest William Rogers

The sheriff of Albany is ordered to apprehend William Rogers so that he may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas to answer to charges of trespass, assault, and battery.

GLC03107.04897

Proclamation offering a reward for the apprehension of individuals accused of high treason

GLC03107.05301

Account of slave rebellion in New Orleans [in Spanish]

Account of a slave rebellion while New Orleans was under Spanish rule. States that the rebellion occurred on 9 and 10 February 1777. Discusses what should be done to prevent future rebellions. States that drinking causes enslaved people to commit...

GLC03040

A system of penal law for the United States of America ...

Title continues, "consisting of a Code of crimes and punishments; a Code of procedure in criminal cases; a Code of prison discipline; and a Book of definitions. Prepared and presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, by Edward...

GLC04165