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to Philip Livingston re: plan for a house
circa 1815-1860
Gautier, Daniel, fl. 1815-1860
Gautier describes his plan for a house for Philip Livingston, and also includes a drawing of the ground floor and front part of the house.
GLC03107.04558
Various legislative Acts of King George II
1755/05/03
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760
The document contains five different Acts that address the issues of French encroachment in the colonies, impressing laborers to build fortifications in the colonies, and the infiltration of infectious distempers into the colonies.
GLC03107.05297
to Heram Hitchcock
January 31, 1889
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
States that they must begin at once for Carnegie Hall to be ready by next winter. Remarks that the location of the hall should not be below 56th Street. Discusses other financial and real estate arrangements for building Carnegie Hall. Written on...
GLC02896
[Report of a meeting held at the town house].
November 1726
Hathaway, Thomas, fl. 1717-1726
George Badcock and Henry Tucker have asked the township's permission to build a grist mill. After examining the records of the township and on consultation with Benjamin Hammond's survey, it is determined that title to the land is clear. Attested as...
GLC02924.045
Two photographs
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Mormon Tabernacle under construction and [Salt Lake City?]
GLC03030.05
[Joseph Smith] and Mormon Tabernacle under construction (closeup) .
GLC03030.06
[Receipt for payment for doors]
12 March 1750
Hackett, Joseph, fl. 1750
Records partial payment received from Benjamin Storer for "two panel doers and one oueter doer." Halifax spelled "Halyfacks."
GLC01450.244.02
[Rhode Island resolution ordering the purchase of land near a gun powder mill]
21 August 1777
Rhode Island Assembly
Signed twice by J. Lyndon (clerk of the lower house), R.J. Holme (deputy secretary of the Upper House), and certified a true copy Henry Ward. Authorizes Jacob Goffe to purchase land near the mill and build a house, all at the state's expense. The...
GLC01450.410.03
Receipts, accounts, and memoranda pertaining to the costruction of Fort Arnold, Plum Island, Massachusetts [Decimalized .01-.08]
1776
GLC01450.459
[List of expenses regarding the construction of a fort at Plum Island]
4 June 1776
Wyer, William, fl. 1776
Lists expenses for such items as sugar, an apprentice, pork, and labor. Docket states "Capt Wyers Bill Settled part."
GLC01450.459.01
[Receipt for the payment of John Moody]
7 June 1776
Moody, John, 1750-?
Captain William Coombs and others on a Newburyport committee pay Moody for work completed in May and June 1776 related to the construction of a fort on Plum Island. Moody receives payment for such items as work with oxen (used to haul timber)...
GLC01450.459.02
[Receipt regarding Captain Edward Wiggleworth]
June 1776
Coombs, William, 1736-1814
Possibly created in Newburyport. Coombs signs for a list of expenses for items such as travel and overnight lodging. States that he received the amount cited for Captain Wiggleworth. Docket states "Captain Wiggleworths Bill."
GLC01450.459.03
[List of expenses related to the construction of a fort on Plum Island]
October 1776
Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1723-1807
Lists expenses and materials needed for construction and maintenance of a fort on Plum Island, Massachusetts. Docket states that the fort was called "Fort Arnold." Lists expenses from June through October. Notes spikes, iron, material for chimney...
GLC01450.459.06
[List of expenses created by the committee for building the Fort and Plum Island]
4 October 1776
Horton, James, ?-1783
Lists expenses for material such as timber, wooden boxes, wood, and an iron pot, among various other items. Includes the cost of employing persons (such as John Britt, Joseph Pilsbury, Enoch Coffin, and Daniel Horton, among others) in different...
GLC01450.459.07
Documents related to the Revolutionary War [Decimalized .01-.03]
1779-1780
Contains an account report for the sloop Liberty, an inspection return for the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, and an anonymously sketched document (possibly military).
GLC01450.554
[Sketched plan]
1763-1783
Includes measurements in feet. Indicates the position of four tiers. Contains a sketched gate and building. Possibly a military document. Added measurements on verso, no indication as to what these are for.
GLC01450.554.03
[Barrack floor plan]
1852-1902
This is a detailed description of the barracks including measurements. On the back, there is a floor plan.
GLC02161.188
to Aaron Jeffery
1872/12/05
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering."...
GLC01896.094
to Edward R. Archer
1907/02/22
Goodwin, William A.R., fl. 1890-1907
Circular aimed at raising funds to support the restoration and renovation of the Bruton Parish Church. "Bruton Parish, restored, will be one of the most interesting historical monuments in America . . . [T]he general public has cordially co-operated...
GLC01896.145
[Account book of E. R. Archer]
1881/05/09-1917/08/06
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...
GLC01896.164
to his wife
December 26, 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
Writes about what the regiments did to celebrate Christmas, including a burlesque parade and a band. Describes building winter quarters and a guard house. Written from Camp Follett. Stationary embossed "Congress A.P. Co."
GLC01898.12
to John S. Witmer
December 21, 1877
One extract of a letter dated December 21, 1877 from S.S. [Rathoon] to John S. Witmer. Letter pertains to the descriptions of a building where Congress originally convened in Lancaster. This location was later converted into "White Tavern."
GLC07713.02.07
The Atlantic Monthly [October 1902]
October 1902
Various
One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated October 1902. Contains an essay entitled, "Limitations to the Production of Skyscrapers," by Burton J. Hendrick.
GLC09888.10
to my dear wife
4 June 1865
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...
GLC08311.46
to unknown
6 June 1860
Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867
Written in Washington Square, New York. Discusses his trunk, which has been detained. Hopes to be refunded for the expenses incurred by being unable to use the contents of the trunk. Includes an order for spikes (nails) to be sent to New Orleans....
GLC05339.09
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