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to Alfred Howe Terry

Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the...

GLC02094

to Jean Guillaume Neuville re: whether foreigners can own land in the U.S.

Written as President to Baron Hyde de Neuville. Jefferson ventures an opinion but refers the question to lawyers, particularly in the several states.

GLC01960

Deed to plot of land sold to Robert Bruffy (cos. Mary Austin)

Notarized by Sam Woodson, clerk. Conveying deed to Robert Bruffy. Early land document for Missouri settlement.

GLC02022

[Texas land document]: selling Andrew Briscoe half the Vicente Cordova grant

Partly printed document, written by Hastings selling Andrew Briscoe 4 leagues (17,714 acres) of lands. Hastings served as delegate to the 1832-33 Convention. Briscoe later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

GLC02067

to Robert Livingston re: caution regarding G.N.

Vetch instructs Livingston to be cautious when dealing with G.N. [Governor Nicholson], who is an enemy to Governor Hunter, and determined to work against Livingston in the matter with the palatines.

GLC03107.01043

to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to warn Livingston of Nicolson's hostility toward Livingston and Governor Hunter, and also explains his own conflicts with the man. Vetch also indicates that Nicolson is not interested in sorting out Livingston's account with the...

GLC03107.01045

to Robert Livingston re: arrival in Great Britain

Vetch writes to announce his arrival in Britain. He states that he will address the repayment of Livingston's palatine bills, but notes that there is little hope for the repayment of any public money at the present time.

GLC03107.01080

to Robert Livingston re: settling in a new house

John writes that he will be settling in a new house near his mills soon, and discusses his father's accounts and situation with the palatines. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01182

"Debts due by the Palatins Living in the 4 villages . . .

. . . in the Manor of Livingston 26 December 1718."

GLC03107.01220

List of palatine debtors [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01247

to Robert Livingston re: victualling garrisons

Vetch explains that he has travelled from Annapolis to Boston in order to settle the accounts of the garrisons. He discusses how he will cover the expenses and acquire the necessary provisions. He also talks of moving his family from Annapolis and...

GLC03107.00822

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso. The docket indicates that the letter states that there is "no bread for the Palateyns."

GLC03107.00831

to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins

Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.

GLC03107.00940

to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...

GLC03107.00993

to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions

Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the...

GLC03107.00854

to Robert Livingston re: assistance with money and provisions

DeLancey promises to assist Livingston in whatever way he can by supplying him with what money and provisions he can spare. He also remarks on the government's weak response to the hard times they are all facing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00857

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions

Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as...

GLC03107.00858

to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast

Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in...

GLC03107.00862

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00865

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins

Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that...

GLC03107.00866

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Palatins

Robert Jr. requests that his father travel to the Manor in order to assist with the settlement of Palatins and the marking of boundaries. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00870

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00871

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00872

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00873

to John Cast re: a visit from his Excellency

Clarke informs Cast that "his Excllency" will visit the Manor shortly in order to "learn who those people are that infuse these ill notions into the peoples heads." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00875