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Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing transactions between Livingston and Harwood, including shipping fees and customs duties. Records Livingston's outstanding balance to Harwood. .

GLC03107.00190

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for goods shipped by Harwood aboard the Resolution Robert Sinclair to Livingston in Albany. Signed in document.

GLC03107.00207

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's repayment

Governor Fletcher writes that "the first order I signed after my returne from Albany was for your mony," and in return expects that Livingston will be sending horses to Fletcher. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00223

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet tabulates the cost of carrying a case of beaver from New York to London, accruing to £141.

GLC03107.00134

Account sheet re: costs for voyage of Briganteen Orange

Detailing the construction costs and cost of shipping goods on the voyage of the Briganteen Orange. Includes such items as labor, nails, rum, sugar, etc.

GLC03107.00261

Receipt for £20

Livingston paid Grevenraet £20 for freight costs in shipping his goods from Maryland.

GLC03107.00343

to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington

"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps...

GLC05601.003

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.

"The Q[uarte]r master will fill your requisitions as soon as possible. Transportation is very short, & the cavalry cannot be sent for some days."

GLC05601.036

to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

GLC05601.055

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Paducah.

"Retain the transports with Genl. [William] Nelson's Division. I am only waiting to hear from Buell, to order the movement."

GLC05601.056

to: J. B. Fry, A[cting] A[djutant] G[eneral], Louisville.

"I cannot understand how you can want boats sent to Louisville to transport troops up the Cumberland. We have not transports to share on the contrary I have asked Asst. Secty. Scott to send down all he can spare from the Ohio. Get transports from...

GLC05601.059

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists numbers for food, forage,straw and stationary.

GLC02745.031

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Joseph F. Seymour

GLC02750.185

to Mother

The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...

GLC02751.10

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Esek Darling

GLC02750.187

[photograph of a horse]

Labeled "my skip."

GLC02750.336

[military notification]

Assistant Adjutant General grants Private Israel Arnold a leave of absence

GLC02750.177

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Owen Kelly

GLC02750.188

[military notification]

Notification that Commander Schuy furnished transportation for Edward Beard

GLC02750.180

[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Charles E. Hill

GLC02750.181

[military notification]

Notification that Paymaster McKim furnished transportation for Charles E. Hill

GLC02750.183

[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Daniel McLeary

GLC02750.184

[military notification]

Notification that the Office of the Quartermaster furnished transportation for Joseph F. Seymour

GLC02750.186

[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for Thomas D. Chaffee

GLC02750.178

[military notification]

Notification that Commander Schuy furnished transportation for Stephen Chaffee

GLC02750.179

[military notification]

Notification that Assistant Quartermaster Swigart furnished transportation for G. A. Langworthy

GLC02750.182

to William Bacon

Written on Confederate Quartermaster General's letterhead and signed by Quartermaster General Lawton. Written to Major Bacon as Quartermaster of Atlanta. Reports that he has received a communication from Lieutenant D.P. McCorkle of the Confederate...

GLC03076

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing his journey and mentions the cutting of the rail road lines. Written at "Camp at Oak Grove."

GLC03060.02

to Robert Livingston re: health concerns, a purchased horse

Gibb inquires about Livingston's health, followed by news of his recent recovery from an ailment. He also questions Livingston on the purchase of a horse which was promised to Gibb. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00016

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

The boat men Jacob Caspers and John Andrese Don acknowledge receipt of six beavers from Robert Livingston for the transport of the six Mohawk Sachems to and from New York for a meeting with the Governor.

GLC03107.01924

Settlements along the Susquehanna River

The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. This map had borders drawn between Robert Livingston and three Iroquois delegates. The accompanying text...

GLC03107.01923

to David Harris

Discusses his attempt to ascertain the fee that should be paid to Luther Martin, a lawyer, by comparing the case to others. States that as far as he can ascertain, the highest fee ever given to a "gentleman of the bar" by the Treasury was to...

GLC02505.19

to John Nevill

Discusses the loss of a flat bottom boat hired to transport Continental troops across the Allegany River and asks for an inquiry to determine who should pay for it.

GLC02498.05

[Certificate of service for Warren Parker]

Certifies that Warren Parker served four years as an army teamster without being paid.

GLC02499.02

to Eliza Cook

Rejoices that his wife's health has improved. Tells her to keep in mind her health for everyone's sake so she will be healthy when he returns. Reports that his brother Girard was shot through the thigh at the Battle of Gettysburg. He writes, "Were...

GLC02570.48

to Eliza Cook

Camp news and possible rumors of a possible promotion. Says he bought a young mare and a large horse and regrets the purchase of the horse because he could have sent her the money. He will send money for Christmas dinner.

GLC02570.33

to Eliza Cook

Says he has just received all the letters Eliza has written him since he left. Says he just bought another mare for $300 "which I wish now I had to send you."

GLC02570.35

to Thomas Triplett re: enclosing drawing of horse to be shown to Tobias Lear

"I herewith enclose the Drawing of a Horse, which I request the favour of you to shew to my worthy Friend Colonel Lear . . . ." Lear was a patient of Dr. Thornton.

GLC02794.104

to Samuel Harrison Smith re: costs of moving Jefferson's library to Congress

Written as President. Jefferson sold his library to the nation (for what became the institution known as the Library of Congress) after the British burned the capitol. "Jos: D." is Jefferson's coachman, Joseph Dougherty. The Madison papers...

GLC02793.011

to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.11

to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.12

On the choice of a horse

Detailed instructions regarding buying and shipping horses. Bound by a pink ribbon. Dr. Thornton, who treated Lear as a patient, was also a prominent architect and inventor.

GLC02794.103

to Tobias Lear re: transport of "Steam Jack" and visit to Philadelphia

Written as the Collector at the Port of Boston. Attached to GLC 2794.021. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.018

Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was...

GLC02794.158

On the choice of a horse

Detailed description of what to look for when buying a horse, and how to ship horses overseas. With color ink drawing of a horse and man.

GLC02794.051

to Sister Rosetta

He tells the story of how the Lousiana Belle was fired into by a guerilla band. The pilot had to leave the pilot house because it became too hot. Then the captain ordered the negroes to push the boat ashore.

GLC02751.34

English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.

GLC02766.052

to Sister Rosetta

They got on a boat going away from Baton Rouge. He is sick of the war. The possibility that it might end soon are getting bleaker. He has no money to spend on good food.

GLC02751.30

to wife

He has recovered enough strength to write. Everyone had to be moved because it was deemed unsafe to stay where they are. Serano is very weak and he asked to be detailed to take care of him. To help with the move he gave Serano some whiskey. They were...

GLC02751.38

to Fitzhugh Lee re: a saddle horse and his weight

Written as President to Gov. Lee of Virginia.

GLC02793.047