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to Henry Knox

Discusses mills and a port. Place writ illegible.

GLC02437.09934

[Endorsement on Simon Cameron telegram relaying the burning of Chambersburg]

Lincoln's reply on the recipient's copy of an August 1, 1864 telegram from former Secretary of War Simon Cameron, now chairman of the Committee of Safety, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Cameron informs Lincoln that the burning of Chambersburg...

GLC01237

[Advertisement for sale of land]

Advertisement written by Monroe as Secretary of State for the sale of 2000 acres of land in Loudoun County, Virginia. He had been attempting to sell the land to liquidate his debts as early as 1814, when he placed advertisements in various newspapers...

GLC00496.067

to Jonathan Dayton

Marshall, Secretary of State, responds to a previous letter from Senator Dayton regarding the patent for a tide-propelled mill machine, supposedly invented by a Mr. Brooklyn. States that Jacob Wagner, Chief Clerk of the State Department, found that...

GLC02492

to an unidentified recipient re: business affairs & profitability of his estate

Written as President

GLC02793.015

to mother

Two letters. First letter apologizes for delay in communication as a result of the Battle of Cedar Creek. In his second letter he mentions that he received orders from General Ulysses S.Grant to be ready for an attack from "Mr. [Jubal] Early." Is...

GLC03523.18.30

to Alida Livingston re: order to grind wheat for sale

On behalf of his father, Gilbert tells his mother to stop brewing and malting beer, as it is too late in the year to sell it. Rather, she ought to grind all the flour and purchase as much wheat as possible, since these will get a better price.

GLC03107.02243

Lease of land to Salomon Schutte

The document outlines the terms of Philip Livingston's lease of a tract of land on the Manor of Salomon Schutte. According to the lease, Schutte is expected to maintain and develop the land in a specified manner, use the Livingston's mill, sell his...

GLC03107.02489

Last will and testament of Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston bequeathed unto his oldest son Robert Junior all lands, tenements, and mills on the Manor, a house in Albany, and his enslaved people and livestock. He notes, however, that if he should die between February and September, Robert is...

GLC03107.02493

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread...

GLC03107.02623

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s prosperity

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that Robert, Jr.'s furance and grist mill are functioning well again.

GLC03107.02843

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for wheat flour

Margaret asks Robert, Jr. to send her two bags of wheat flour.

GLC03107.02844

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces...

GLC03107.02845

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice on building a mill

Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the procedure of picking a jury to survey their land, and also asks Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to build a successful mill for his tenants. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03100

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03137

to Robert Livingston, Jr.re: the prosperity of Robert, Jr.'s mills

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on maintaining his mills throughout a period of "downfall and destruction." Preceded by a letter dated 19 February 1770, in which Robert Cambridge discusses the sale of his father's sloop, and also mentions...

GLC03107.03233

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decisions after the survey of Saratoga

The letter is signed by John R. Bleecker, Jacob Cuyler, and Cornelius Glen. The men write that a final division of the lands, creeks, etc. of Saratoga has been made, and they have found that they have no right to any part of the creek. They then...

GLC03107.03294

to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's

Robert, Jr. congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the seige against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert, Jr. also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined...

GLC03107.03335

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for one dozen mill saws

Lewis writes that he hopes to have iron soon so that he may "set all my Hands at Work." He asks Robert, Jr. to send him a dozen mill saws and some light axes, as the ones he already sent were too heavy for the men to use.

GLC03107.03358

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to manufacture wheat

Bradford states that he has just taken over the office of Assistant State Agent, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. would be willing to manufacture the wheat that is to be ordered to his mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03401

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

GLC03107.03436

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

Release of farm and mills to John Wigram on behalf of Robert Livingston, Jr.

William Harrison agrees to hand over to John Wigram the house and mills at Schodock that he rented from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03556

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron measurements

Peter Schuyler states that he has enclosed the measurements for the iron he needs to complete a mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03586

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: operations at Ancram

Van Beuren writes that he has hired a sawyer for the saw mill, and states that the forge is working well. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03614

Agreement to build a frame for a saw and grist mill for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Hugh McAdam and Thomas Fuller agree to construct a frame for a saw and grist mill in Saratoga for Robert Livingston, Jr. The document states that the two men are responsible for collecting all the timber for the frame, and for finding workmen. In...

GLC03107.03660

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a set of mill irons

GLC03107.03662

Account of days riding at mill

GLC03107.03678

Settlement of accounts of carpenters at Mill Good Hope

GLC03107.03686

Matter concerning Chancellor Livingston and a mill

Docket reads: "Duane"

GLC03107.03723

Memorandum for wages to be paid to workers at the mill

P.2 is the settlement of Jerry Coen's account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03743

Drawings [for a mill]

GLC03107.03750

Order to the tenants of Robert Livingston, Jr. to cease erecting mills

The order leaves blanks for the date, names of tenants in violation, specific description of the complaint, and the penalty for violating the order.

GLC03107.03752

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill

Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03775

Account of grain delivered to sundry people out of Ancram & Union mills

GLC03107.03790

to John Wigram re: payment for sawing and other work

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04266

to John Wigram re: receipt of wheat for the mill

GLC03107.04276

to Peter Bain, Jr. re: credit to John Moon for work at the mill

GLC03107.04342

to John Livingston re: order for a plank to rebuild a sloop

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04375

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. States that he cannot get enough information about mill privileges and navigation on the New River. "At Richmond...

GLC03385

to John Bryant

Instructs Captain Bryant to have the furnace and boring mill prepared for casting cannons, which were ordered from Mr. Byers. Also lists the weights of some cannons and mortars to be given to Byers along with some old metal. Written from the War...

GLC03432.027

[Manuscript drawing of the camp of the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment]

Shows the various buildings and structures in camp, including barracks, a sawmill, barns, and a steam furnace. The buildings are numbered and there is a corresponding legend on the verso.
Drawn in pencil with a colored flag. The regiment operated...

GLC03050

Memorandum re: delivery of wheat from Henry Beekman

Memorandum regarding wheat and corn to be ground into flour. Names Henry Beekman as one person responsible for completing the task. Also includes calculations on the quantity of flour different amounts of wheat and corn may yield.

GLC03107.00276

Ink Diagram of "New Invention of a Corn Mill"

GLC03107.00661

to Peter Sylvester re: bill to prevent the completion of a mill

Peter R. writes that his father is very anxious to file a bill to prevent Robert Livingston (1746-1813) from building a mill on his property. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04399

to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills

Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.

GLC03107.04436

to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437

to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice

Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04438