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Seated view of trapper who gave elk-horn chair to Lincoln

The California hunter and trapper is seated holding his rifle across his lap. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by . . ." Graphite inscription on verso "Seth Kinman." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner. Photographer...

GLC05111.02.0131

Standing view of trapper who gave elk-horn chair to Lincoln

Leaning against his rifle. Imprint on recto "California Hunter and Trapper, who presented President Lincoln with the elk-horn Chair. Entered according to Act of Congress, by Seth Kinman, in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court...

GLC05111.02.0132

Elk-Horn Chair, presented by Seth Kinman

Imprint on recto "Presented to President Lincoln, Nov. 26, 1864 by Seth Kinman, the California Hunter and Trapper. Entered according to Act of Congress by Seth Kinman, in the year 1864, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District...

GLC05111.02.0133

Patent issued to Gould Thorp for inventing an improvement to the cooking stove

GLC07718

to mother

Describes the contents of his house as a bunk, table, washstand, chair, and bench all made of unpainted wood. The cooking is done in a small tent in back of the house. He hopes to get a furlough.

GLC04662.104

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox his and Mrs. Ulmer's house and all of their belongings burnt down. Notes they lost everything except the clothes on them and one bed. Says he thanks God his and his whole family's spirits have never been greater. Mentions his...

GLC02437.09855

to Alexander M. Ross

One letter addressed to Alexander Ross from Anne Brown Adams dated July 31, 1887. Mentions the health of her children and reading The Life of Frederick Douglass. Does not find truth in Douglass's account of meeting John Brown. Believes that Uncle Tom...

GLC03007.15

to Garibaldi Ross

Brief biographies of the men involved in the raid on Harpers Ferry, and discussion of her job keeping house for the men as they prepare. Writes to Alexander Ross' son, because "Your father has requested me to tell you the story of my life at, or...

GLC03007.17

Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 9 December 1766. James Bryan purchased wheat, pork, cod fish, a kettle, and other items from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03088

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for clothing and linen

"It is a very hard matter I must suffer thus for want of Cloathing & linen, & in Confinement, I humbly intreat you, that you will be pleased thro' pitty to a Confined Prisoner (unlawfully detain) that you'l send, & demand those things." P.2 is a...

GLC03107.03245

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Robert Cambridge writes that Mr. Hoffman will accept iron for the goods that Robert, Jr. desires. He also states that he would like a franklin stove for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03643

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Marshal Jenkins

Robert, Jr. purchased candles.

GLC03107.03690

Account of kettles at Ancram

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

GLC03107.03729

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for chimney backs and Dutch stoves

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the invoice/account include molasses, mint, shalloons, glass, and buttons.

GLC03107.03313

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

In December 1774, Robert Livingston, Jr. purchased flour, corn, iron pots, and cod fish from Peter Post.

GLC03107.03315

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Wigram states that he will send Robert, Jr. some pig iron, and requests that it be paid for with linens.

GLC03107.03651

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account are for tobacco boxes, fish hooks, spectacles, and other items.

GLC03107.03761

Account of Timothy Loomis

Items on the account include linen, sugar, salt, silk, tobacco, and rum.

GLC03107.03650

"Memorandum of Articles wanted for the Store"

Items in the memo include calico, knives, apron check, hog lard, compasses, and chisels.

GLC03107.03682

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. witn Pope & Weed

The account began 3 May 1789, and includes charges for mending a chair, new shoes, and making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03664

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Henry Livingston purchased candles and schott.

GLC03107.03995

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of goods

John states that he has sent Robert, Jr. one "bladder" of snuff, a kettle, a towel, and some squash seeds; and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a firkin of butter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03370

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties

Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and...

GLC03107.03344

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.

GLC03107.03561