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to Jabez Huntington

Letter written to Huntington, clerk of the Connecticut General Assembly, to describe fortifications at Crown Point on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The French abandoned and partially destroyed the fort during General Jeffery Amherst's...

GLC01450.291

to unknown

Letter written on the British naval ship the Essex. Lieutenant General Bligh mentions issues with prisoners and says he was forced to land at Plymouth due to bad weather, but will soon continue to Portsmouth where he will await further orders. Letter...

GLC01450.292

to Elijah Leonard

Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...

GLC01450.298

The Petition of Francis Lewis and George Harrison of the City of New York Merchants

Co-signed by George Harrison. Asks Delancey, Lieutenant Governor of New York, for permission to outfit a privateer. The ship they want to outfit is the Columbine, a 90-ton ship with eight guns to be manned by 40 men commanded by a Bernard Badger.

GLC01450.299

[Orders for Captain Kennedy on HMS Flamborough]

Written on the HMS Essex. Captain Howe tells Captain Kennedy, commander of the HMS Flamborough, to escort supply ships from the Downs to Spithead in England. Written at Spithead.

GLC01450.301

to Joseph Gerrish

Letter written to his brother, Joseph, in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is...

GLC01450.304

Calls for an audit of the accounts of General Shirley's Command in North America.

GLC01450.307

to unknown

GLC01450.323

[Monthly return for the 20th Regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Kingsley]

Muster return for Colonel Kingsley's Regiment. Lists names of officers present and absent. Gives the status of men in the regiment, including the number sick, in hospitals, and deceased. In fragile condition.

GLC01450.333

Clipped signature from close of letter

GLC01450.350

[Proof of service for Guilluame de Luce] [in English and French]

The English part of the document certifies that Guillaume de Luce served in the Northern Army for the United States of America, and that he served well. Signed by Horatio Gates at Yorktown on 11 February 1778. The French part attests that Gates'...

GLC01450.401

Message of the President re: American seamen imprisoned at Dartmoor Prison

Printed by William A. Davis. List over 2000 naval POWs by name and rank, how and where they were captured, where confined and when exchanged.

GLC02885

to unknown

Indicates that he is sending a favorable examination of claims due to Henry Clay for his role in negotiating a "commercial treaty with G Britain, jointly with Mr Adams & Mr Gallatin, which you will Find in his Favor". Written as President.

GLC02897

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899

Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress

Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I.

GLC02904

to John Barry re: congratulating Barry for his "success" on the sea

Written as commander in chief.

GLC02907

Surrender of Cornwallis

Hand-colored lithograph showing Lord Cornwallis surrendering to George Washington at Yorktown on 19 October 1781. Several other American and British military leaders also appear. Names printed under lithrograph read: "Kosciuzko," "Steuben," "Laurens...

GLC02918.02

to Henry A. Muhlenberg

Comments on the 1840 presidential campaign and states that they are "in the midst of a higher political excitement than I have ever yet witnessed ... " Believes that Pennsylvania will support Democrat Martin Van Buren though the Whigs have...

GLC02919

to William Latta

Reports on the Battle of Monterey and admits that his romantic ideas of war have been replaced with the harsh realities of battle and death. Writes that all accounts in the newspapers are wrong and that the report written by General Zachary Taylor...

GLC02905

General Scott's victorious entry into the City of Mexico Sept. 14th 1847

Colored lithograph depicting General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City in 1847. Scott is surrounded by other soldiers on horseback. There is an American flag flying in the background. Printed by N. Currier "in the Clerk's office of the District...

GLC02918.01

to Lord Sydney

Written by General Cornwallis, the leader of British forces at Yorktown, who had accepted the post of Governor General of India in February 1786 to Lord Sydney as Home Secretary in the Pitt government. Wants Lord Sydney to talk to King George about...

GLC02921

to Alfred E. Burr

Asks Burr to write a letter to Thomas J. Rusk, even though he had previously asked Gideon Welles to do so. Also asks Burr to send him the "piece you spoke of in the Times, the Santa Anna letter, and the last 'Times'."

GLC02925.14

Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]

Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.

GLC02978

[Receipt for fifteen hundred dollars to John Slidell]

Partially printed document acknowledging receipt of $1,500, for use as "Commissioner of the Confederate States to France." Money received from William J. Bromwell, the "Disbursing Clerk of the Department of State."

GLC03006

to Robert Livingston re: family news from Scotland

Barbara writes of life in Scotland, following the death of their brother James. She also writes of the health of young Robert Livingston ("he has only a co[l]d which I hope shall be quickly over") and his enrollment at the Latin School in the town...

GLC03107.00600

to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland

Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his...

GLC03107.00601

re: overture to neighboring Indian tribe

Livingston writes suggesting a peace offering: "It may honor our condition if they are inclined to press such the matter we shall be very willing to serve you with all the fidelity imaginable, this may lay the foundation of such a trust and...

GLC03107.00605

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York and England

Riggs writes disbelieving the actions recently taken by the French, and forwarding news of Parliamentary addresses to the King. He also writes of two merchants who decide against voyaging to Albany, and of a Captain whose ship had been siezed in New...

GLC03107.00614

to Robert Livingston re: the death of James the old Pretender

Riggs writes with news of the death of former King James II, known afterwards as the 'Old Pretender.' Having not received any news from London, Riggs assumes that an embargo is in effect, and writes of a murderer who confessed to his crimes in the...

GLC03107.00616

to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor...

GLC03107.00623

to Robert Livingston re: forwarding Parliamentary addresses to King

Riggs writes of the murder of a man "last sunday morneing wee found one of our men ded in the street, three men run awaye that night" and also of his enclosure of "the house of Lords and the house of Commons address to the King . . . [which] contains...

GLC03107.00624

to Robert Livingston re: return of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch

Winthrop happily writes of the "preservation & safe returne" of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch, and claims to have had "many doubts." He states that he has heard "but a little" of their plans for the next voyage, and writes of an "Act layde before...

GLC03107.00635

to Robert Livingston re: asking for business advice

John writes of his "bisenes faling out so unhapeley" that he is presently leaving New York for New London with £350 "worth in goods fitt for that Countrey." He also writes that Lord Cornbury, the newly appointed Governor for New York, had set sail...

GLC03107.00643

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison apoligizes for writing "an empty letter," yet proceeds to write for almost two pages describing how he considers the actions taken against Livingston as proof of a corrupt system, "the corruptest governments in the world see cause to varnish...

GLC03107.00647

to Robert Livingston re: questions about the election of Assemblymen

Jamison writes with the results of the election for the Assembly, which were disputed by Lt. Governor Nanfan, and of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament, as well as his own efforts at discovering the possibility of Livingston regaining his...

GLC03107.00649

Petition re: constant and sincere affection to King William III

Request that Nicolas Bayard, Philip French, David Jamison and Robert Lyrting sign the petition (already signed by Philip and David Schuyler, Wessel Den Brook, Albert Ryckman, Gerrit Francisse, Johannes Glenn, Naming Harmense and Robert Livingston)...

GLC03107.00650

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison sends word of Lord Cornbury's ill-fated first voyage to the colonies (the ship being forced to return to Plymouth, England when it lost its masts), as well as of a war in Europe in which Germany is fighting France and Sweden is fighting both...

GLC03107.00654

to Robert Livingston re: news of the wars of Europe

Sharpas writes first of Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York, with his retinue including his wife and children, Mr. Honan his private secretary, and Coll Richard Ingoldsby. He then writes of the war which was ongoing in Europe, in which...

GLC03107.00655

to Robert Livingston re: a patent for Robert's son

Bampfeild explains that he has procured the desired patent for Robert's son, but will not send the original on the next ship to Boston, for fear of it blowing off the coast of New England. He also outlines that charges incurred by the process, and a...

GLC03107.01383

to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly

Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.

GLC03107.01461

to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line...

GLC03107.01483

to Robert Livingston re: assistance loading a ship to London

Pages 3 and 4 contain a letter addressed to "Brother Corlaer" & "Quieder" regarding the 5 Nations and preparations to be made in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01235

to Robert Livingston re: a matter with the Secretary of States

Hunter assures Livingston that he will follow a matter in the board with the Secretary of States, which will bring Livingston satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01324

to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians

Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01358

to Robert Livingston re: Bampfeild's appointment to Agent of Albany

Bampfeild thanks Livingston for supporting his appointment to the position of Agent of Albany, and asks Livingston to continue his advocacy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01359

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his...

GLC03107.01360

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01361

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.

GLC03107.01362

"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"

Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01377

to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort...

GLC03107.01504