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to John DeWitt re: order for tenants to fix roads

Philip Livingston instructs DeWitt to order the Manor's tenants to fix the roads as they were ordered to. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04429

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: preparing the mills

Philip Livingston asks John DeWitt to get the mills in good order so that they may begin grinding grain. He also mentions plans to appoint some men to oversee fences and boundaries on the Manor. Followed by an additional letter on p.2, dated 18...

GLC03107.04439

Account of Arnold M. Donald

Gilbert Livingston confirms labor performed by Arnold M. Donald.

GLC03107.04462

to Mr. Livingston re: order for appearance at the office of the Street Commissioner

The letter orders Mr. Livingston to appear at the office of the Street Commissioner's, where he will receive instructions for labor upon the streets of the city.

GLC03107.04472

Statement of work on board a ship

The document states how much payment was due to Samuel Jonson for work performed on a ship. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04778

to [?] re: costs for performing iron work

Some of the document is illegible due to damage.

GLC03107.04798

Receipt of wages for work on the Caledonia

GLC03107.04840

Receipt of payment from Abraham van Horne for work on the ship Caladonia

GLC03107.04842

Agreement with Richard Wilson to build a highway from Albany to Sand Bergh

Richard Wilson made the agreement with the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany.

GLC03107.04873

Various legislative Acts of King George II

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

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of payment due to Henry Francis for carpentry work and other services.

GLC03107.01257

[Letters belonging to Lynn J. Knapp, n.d., 1939-1945]

Collection of items belonging to Lynn J. Knapp dated 1939-1945. Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial documents and personal documents. Majority of newspaper clippings contain political cartoons and updates of military servicemen...

GLC09953

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to apologizing for the broken washing machine, communicating with acquaintances, working as the kitchen supervisor and that he misses her. States that his love for...

GLC09573.02.004

[Truman Receiving Note of Railroad Strike End]

One photograph of three images when Secretary of the Senate Leslie Biffle handed President Harry S. Truman handed a note to the president announcing that a railroad strike had ended. Wire transfer text details the moments in each image.

GLC08878.1429

Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages." Pertains to 2,900 soft coal miners going on strike at Ford Motor Company's plants in Canada. Disputes come from wage negotiations and opposition to Canadian workers being...

GLC09953.010.01

Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...

GLC09953.012

A Short Negro History of Flint

One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint...

GLC10053

Cabinet Arrives

One picture dated September 14, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor arriving for a conference.

GLC09957.47

Cabinet Dinner

One picture dated March 3, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor exiting a car for a Cabinet dinner.

GLC09957.48

Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro...

GLC09973.01

The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma

One copy of "The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma," by Nathaniel Jason Washington dated 1948. Pertains to the history of Black people enslaved by indigenous groups in Oklahoma. Groups mentioned are Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminoles...

GLC09968.01

[Inquiry regarding living in Oklahoma]

One letter addressed to "Sir" from C.W. Mason dated October 20, 1906. Mason writes to ask about the culture of one of the counties in Oklahoma City. States that he is a teacher and former lawyer looking to "make an honest living." Reverse side...

GLC09968.02

The Republican Chairman [Number 560 (September 24, 1891)]

One issue of The Republican Chairman dated September 24, 1891. Issue printed in Newport, New Hampshire. Contains local news, advertisements, obituaries, sports news

GLC09968.04

NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions

One pamphlet entitled,"NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions" dated June 26, 1956. Contains resolutions decided by the delegates at the 47th annual conference in San Francisco, California. Among the resolutions adopted are passive non-resistance...

GLC09640.137