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to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

GLC03107.04195

to "your Excellency" re: settling the line between Massachusetts and New York

[Robert, Jr.] writes that now that his "Excellency" is the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, he may finally resolve the violent boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. He adds that it is unfortunate that such hostilities persist...

GLC03107.03703

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling his rent account

Due to the British occupation of New York, White was forced to flee a house he was renting from Robert, Jr.'s son, Walter Livingston. Some confusion resulted from the situation, and he desires to meet with Robert, Jr. and Walter so that he may...

GLC03107.03610

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: condolences for the death of Montgomery

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04190

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04194

Grant of property to a refugee, John Campbell

Henry Livingston orders the refugee, John Campbell, to take possession of all property of the late William Seifer, as all of Seifer's heirs are with the enemy [British].

GLC03107.03755

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for security deposit

Walter asks his father once again if he would provide a security deposit for him for a governmental position. He also notes that war between "the Emperor" and Holland seems inevitable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03575

to John P. Usher

Discussing the Battle of Fort Pillow, Tennessee, President Lincoln informs Usher, Secretary of the Interior, "it is now quite certain that a large number of our colored soldiers, with their white officers, were, by the rebel force, massacred after...

GLC05620

to W. T. K. Brown

Twenty six mounted photographs, an album containing twenty nine mounted photographs, one unmounted photograph, and one negative. Photographs taken in China around the time of the Boxer Rebellion. Brown served as Paymaster Yeoman on the USS Monocacy...

GLC04546.005

[Certification of arrival of recruits]

Certificate written in a secretarial hand for Bird as Lieutenant Colonel in 15th Regiment of Foot. Says he has received James Palmer and Jacob Goodenough from the 62nd Regiment of Foot. Bird died on 4 October 1777 at the Battle of Germantown.

GLC04764.22

to Bruce Elmore

She talks about her farm animals. One of lambs got stepped on by one of her oxen. She also heard that a friend's husband died. her father thinks Bruce should become a commissioned officer so he can resign and come home.

GLC06588.009

to Libbie Elmore

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

GLC06588.012

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1111 (March 27, 1750)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. News of a book burning in Vienna due to the unfavorable portrayal of Bohemian history and the empress queen herself. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4....

GLC06670.137

to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

to Col. Daniel Webb

Instructs Colonel Daniel Webb about the transportations of troops. Webb is to "take upon [him] the Command of the Forces ordered to embark there (Plymouth), & to proceed in the ship" where they are to be part of the convoy to New York. Expects the...

GLC09054.08

to Col. Daniel Webb

Discusses more secret intelligence from another intercepted note. "The most incredible thing, either in this, or in his(the spy) former Letter, was, the very great Force raising in Pensylvania, of which no Man here knew anything." News came from a...

GLC09054.09

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which Shirley had been recently appointed....

GLC09054.10

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.11

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-11). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.12

to George Montagu-Dunk, the Earl of Halifax

Same as previous (GLC09054.10-12). Discusses the issue of a spy under William Shirley's command and intercepted letters. Urges that Shirley be sent back to England as soon as possible and maintained as the Governor of Jamaica, a position to which...

GLC09054.13

to Henry Fox

Written in reply to Fox's letter concerning the spy and intercepted letters. Agrees that the affair has now become a major issue, "well deserving the immediate attention of his Majesty's Servants..." Suspicious of Pennsylvania troops, as their...

GLC09054.14

to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy; hopes this letter finds her in equally good health. Has not received a letter since March 10th. Is sending a few pictures with this letter. One shows the railroad bridge that has been built since the battle of Hatcher Run. "It is 35...

GLC09273.36

to Henry Sims Lee

Copy of a letter from Vose to Governor Henry Sims Lee of Maryland asking for logistical assistance in his planned retreat to Head of Elk, Maryland, after the defeat of Admiral Destouches's fleet by the British on March 16. "Having received orders...

GLC09338.05

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the delegation's attempt to ask the Mayor for a wage increase.

GLC09414.0216