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[Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]

Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."

GLC02729.02

Map of the southern part of Texas

Map which belonged to Anthony Dey, a chief figure in the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. The map has had lands owned by the Company outlined in ink. Date inferred from provenance. Streeter, Texas 1137A and Philips Maps p. 843.

GLC02754

Original contract for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

The first copy of the contract. With an amendment signed by Anthony Dey , William Sumner and George Curtis and dated 11/9/1832.

GLC02757

to Mr. Philips

Encloses his remarks [not present] on a book by Richard Parkinson (1748-1815), which he has read at the request of Sir John Sinclair. Fulton explains that his remarks are written in the form of a letter to Sinclair. He also encloses "a Sketch of...

GLC02480.08

to Robert Livingston

Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...

GLC03107.01553

to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave

Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01554

"Wheat from the Palatyns & our sloop . . . 443 1/2 shepels"

Lists the wheat collected 5 different tracts of Livingston's land.

GLC03107.01260

Account of Robert Livingston

Charge for painting done at Livingston Manor by English painters on the 1 June 1719. Ingles acknowledges receipt of payment on 10 June 1719. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01284

to Robert Livingston re: the palatine settlements [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01395

"Debts due by Palatins Living in the 4 Villages in the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.01413

"Palatines Debtors who Live in the Mannor"

GLC03107.01757

Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II

During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land...

GLC03107.01828

"Palatin Debtors who Live in the Manor"

Contains three separate lists of Palatin debtors on three different dates: 4 December 1719, 1 January 1721, and 1 February 1722.

GLC03107.01419

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01512

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01513

Receipt of bill from William Burnet

Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.

GLC03107.01515

to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch

Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01666

to Robert Livingston re: assessors of Albany

Philip writes of a disagreement between the assessors and the palatins on Livingston's Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01718

to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty

Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was...

GLC02293

to "Harris" re: political views, "clearly wrong to take money from emigrants"

GLC02453.36

to Henry Smith re: giving a copy of his dictionary to a friend

Worcester was the editor of "Chalmer's Dictionary".

GLC02453.37

to unknown [in German]

Letter in Old German. Two bust engravings of Sigel included as collateral.

GLC02458.14

to Samuel Lewis re: describing trip from Mexico, petitioning Texas for land

GLC02448.10

to Robert Livingston re: Thomas Pelsfooed, a young Scotsman in New York

Livingston's nephew James writes inquiring about a friend of his, Thomas Pelsfooed, who had traveled to New York the previous year. As Pelsfooed is a friend, James requests that his uncle enquire about his whereabouts and employ him if possible....

GLC03107.00606

to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor...

GLC03107.00623

to Robert Livingston re: asking for business advice

John writes of his "bisenes faling out so unhapeley" that he is presently leaving New York for New London with £350 "worth in goods fitt for that Countrey." He also writes that Lord Cornbury, the newly appointed Governor for New York, had set sail...

GLC03107.00643

to Robert Livingston re: a voyage to Caledonia

Borland writes to Livingston discussing the trip to the Scottish colony, with an eye towards Livingston donating money and/or supplies to the trip. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00517

to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies

James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...

GLC03107.00539

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured...

GLC03107.00568

to Robert Livingston

Weemes writes discussing the key issue of Europe: the succession of the Spanish throne. With the death of the King of Spain, it is rumored that the throne would pass to the Dauphin of France. Weemes also writes of the ill-fated Scottish Colony of...

GLC03107.00571

to Robert Livingston re: family news

James writes of his son's marriage, hopes to see Livingston again in Scotland, and mentions John Dunbar, a fellow Scot on his way to New England that may be useful to Robert Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00435

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon

Rescinds hunting, fishing, root and berry gathering, and pasturing rights provided by an earlier treaty and outlines remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by J.W. Perit Huntington, Oregon...

GLC08055.25

to John Gleason

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

GLC02437.07925

Harper's Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island

A single page from an issue of Harper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of...

GLC09790

to William Graham

Foster writes to a childhood friend. Tells Graham of recently becoming a lawyer, his drive to succeed, and his plans to live in Nashville in order to "avoid a life of disagreeable solitude, in an insignificant country village." Dramatically reacts...

GLC02803

to President Martin Van Buren.

Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.

GLC02856

[Collection of William H. Alden, F company, 6th regiment, Iowa, cavalry] [Decimalized .01- .53]

Forty eight long letters written while on the Sully Expedition to put down the Sioux uprising, under the orders of Abraham Lincoln. Private Alden, a seventeen year old Iowan, wrote this first-hand account mostly to his family. He discusses hand to...

GLC02831

to: Tobias Lear

Introduction for Dr. May, who is moving to Washington. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.039

to Peter Schuyler re: a farm called Cralo

Livingston requests that his brother-in-law clear the tenants and farmers from Cralo, a tract of land recently purchased by Livingston.

GLC03107.00147

Marriage certificate of Louis Guillaume Otto & Miss de Crevecoeur

In Latin and French, witnessed by numerous people. Signed by Jefferson (serving then as Secretary of State). Also signed by Members of Congress Jeremiah Wadsworth, Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., NYS Supreme Court Justice Richard Morris, Vice Consul of...

GLC02895

Official copy, permitting Hugh Witt to get land & settle in Texas (in Spanish)

Written in Spanish, signed for Austin by Samuel May Williams. Streeter, Texas 9.

GLC02930

Land deed to John Cooke & Isaac Hughes (cosigned by others) (in Spanish)

One of the earliest surviving documents from San Felipe de Austin. Also signed by the Baron de Bastrop, John Austin and Samuel May Williams. Written in Spanish. Grantee's copy.

GLC02931

Memorandum re: purchase of land by Elijah Roark

GLC02932

New Arkansas & Texas Land Co. grant to Sylvester Davis (cos. Jackson & Curtis)

Numbered 3895. Cosigned by Daniel Jackson and Edward Curtis. Streeter, Texas Rev. 1138.1.

GLC02933

Capital stock certificate for $50 for land in Portland, Republic of Texas

Signed as agent for sales. Engraved stock certificate. Streeter, Texas 450. Written at Galveston

GLC02934

[Receipt for $25 from W. Rhodes for surveying headright of James O. Rice]

Records the payment by De Cordova and James O. Rice to W. Rhodes, "administrator on the Estate of J.P. Kimball," for locating and surveying Rice's headright.

GLC02935

Land grant [1840] to Levi Jones & Edward Hall of 18215 acres on Galveston Island

Certified copy signed by George W. Smyth as Land Office Commissioner.

GLC02939

Proposition of the northern Indians and an answer [in Dutch and English]

The proposal was written in Dutch and the answer was written in English. In the response, the Indians are welcomed to settle in Skachkook, where the English will protect them from the French.English translation GLC03107.01939

GLC03107.01939

Answer to the northern Indians

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01941

"Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"

The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to...

GLC03107.01945