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The names of those in Captain Arnold's company which crossed the North River Dec 4th, 1776

A list of the men in Captain Arnold's company who crossed the North River on December 4, 1776.

GLC02150.04

[Tax form listing slaves, horses, etc.]

Tax form for Mr. Robert Shanks listing his property including at least two slaves. Lists the taxes that must be paid for each item. For Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

GLC08545

The immortal autograph letters, documents, manuscripts, portraits, personal relics, and other Lincolniana...

(title continues)... collected by the late Oliver R. Barrett, Chicago, sold by order of the executors of his estate and of Roger W. Barrett, Chicago. Published by Parke- Bernet Galleries, Inc. Lists items auctioned 19 and 20 February.

GLC08580.01

[Map of Button Gwinnett's estate]

Hand sketched map of Gwinnett's estate in Georgia of 1450 acres showing the bordering properties. Mentions neighboring properties of James Spalding and Mary Maxwell. Circa date from typed label originally accompanying the document upon acquisition.

GLC00658.02

to John Sherman

He mentions changes to the New York City Customs House. He writes on the behalf of an H. H. Smith, a weigher and also a brother-in-law of John Rawlins, a close personal friend of Grant and former Union General. He explains that Smith's "record has...

GLC00695

[List of deceased soldiers for New York State Soldiers' Depot]

Book lists soldiers who died in New York State Soldiers' Depot. Entries on first thirteen pages include possessions for the deceased. These entries list name of deceased, their unit and residence, any effects they had, and whom these effects were...

GLC00653.16

Collection of documents related to the estate of Button Gwinnett [Decimalized]

GLC00658

[Indenture with Joseph and William Gibbons]

Settles an old claim against the Gwinnett estate in Georgia and states that title to the land in question will be given to Joseph Gibbons. Noted on verso that the document was recorded in the clerk's office, Chatham County, Georgia.

GLC00658.01

to Peter R. Beverley

Mentions that he has not received a letter from a Mr. Clarke. Discusses business matters pertaining to the estate of a deceased person. One bust engraving of Tucker included.

GLC02450.20

[Receipt for receiving an estate of 635 pounds and a negro girl]

Cosigned by Christopher Robinson and Silas Helme as witnesses. Legal document signed by James Perry Jr. that he received 635 pounds, 5 shillings and "One Negro Girl Named Lucy" from William Potter, the executor of the estate of Perry's mother Marcy...

GLC02448.18

to Robert Livingston re: personal effects of the late Thomas Ashton

Brockholes requests that Livingston not destroy or forward the papers of the late Thomas Ashton, as his accrued debts would prevent the settling of Ashton's accounts with either. Brockholes will travel to Albany to settle the accounts as quickly as...

GLC03107.00085

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her...

GLC03107.03426

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He...

GLC03107.03390

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit her brother

Alida expresses her desire to visit her brother, and complains of her financial troubles. She hopes the executors for her deceased husband will send her some money, and notes "it is very Lamen[table] that in these times of Distress there is no...

GLC03107.03400

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell...

GLC03107.03594

Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

Indenture made with Arent J. Schuyler, John Schuyler, and Philip A. Schuyler

The indenture agrees upon a means to conclude the unsettled obligations of the late Gertrude (Van Rensselaer Schuyler) Livingston among her husband, Robert, Jr., and her three children from her first marriage. Signed by all 4 parties of the...

GLC03107.03622

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a will

Walter describes his effort to procure a copy of a will from Mr. [Robert (1746-1813)] Livingston.

GLC03107.03689

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03693

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03694

Account of the estate of the late Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include linen and buttons.

GLC03107.03695

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03696

Inventory of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s belongings

Descendents of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03697

"An Inventory of Things found in the Pocket of Robert Livingston Esqr. deceased"

Also signed by [Martin] Hoffman.

GLC03107.03698