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to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children
1713/06/22
Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717
Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.
GLC03107.01012
to Robert Livingston re: news from England
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...
GLC03107.01013
to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry
1713/07/01
Livingston, John
John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on...
GLC03107.01017
to Robert Livingston re: assured virtue of Elizabeth Knight
1713/07/16
John questions his parents' hesitation regarding his desire to marry Elizabeth Knight, and again invites them to make an inquiry into her background. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01025
to Uncle Robert Livingston re: death of Coll. Schuyler's wife
1713/07/26
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
The letter comes from Robert Livingston's nephew, Robert Junior, who asks that Robert and Alida Livingston attend the funeral of Coll. Schuyler's wife. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01027
to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts
1714/03/03
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01052
to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]
1711/07/18
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00826
1711/07/31
GLC03107.00830
1711/09/03
GLC03107.00836
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
1712/05/09
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00907
to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence
1713/04/11
Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.
GLC03107.00972
to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight
1713/07/09
John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...
GLC03107.01019
to Henry Jackson
1774/08/29
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Comments on the "disagreeable" current events. Indicates that General Thomas Gage, then the commander-in-chief and governor of Massachusetts, "must recede," otherwise "carnage & bloodshed seem inevitable - there never was anything like the flame...
GLC05663
to Phillippa W. Carothers re: denying request for military land grant
1850/05/24
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Denying request for military land grant because services of her father were not "of such a nature as to entitle his heirs to the bounty of the government"
GLC05351
to Mary M. McBride re: thanks for letter, radio
1948/07/08
Dewey, Thomas Edmund, 1902-1971
On stationery as governor.
GLC05264.06
to [George] Gray
1911/09/25
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward...
GLC05750
to Nahum Capen re: Grant's presidential campaign
1880/04
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Written in purple ink and signed (for her husband) by Varina Davis. "With all his stupidity, neglect of his duties and abuse of his trust... the case must be hopeless. [...] God forbade war to coerce the seceding tribes (of Israel) to return. "
GLC05719
to Henry Clymer
1810/11/19
Clymer, George, 1739-1813
Follows a letter to his son about his business affairs (not included) because he found himself with extra paper. Compliments a studious young woman named Eliza, possibly of some relation to them. Praises a discourse by Joseph Hopkinson, the author...
GLC05725
to Thomas G. Morgan
1839/07/30
A detailed personal letter of condolence for the death of Bedford Morgan during the second Seminole War, written to Morgan's brother, Judge Morgan of Baton Rouge, at the insistence of their sister, Ann Gibbes Barker. Explains the circumstances...
GLC05737
Patience Wilsons bill present unto the honoured court 29 (2) 1647.
March 1, 1647
Winthrop, John, 1588-1649
Also signed by Will Colbron, John Jackson, and Speaker of the House Joseph Sills. An itemized bill for an addition to the prison. Docketed. Signed on the verso as Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Winthrop refers the bill to Magistrate...
GLC05583
to Nellie Taft re: tired of living without his wife
1899/09/20
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
"Charley and I agreed last night that we were tired of living without our wives. We don't feel quite respectable and we are confident we are not happy." Writes that he wants to get a railroad car for his wife and others to travel in comfort....
GLC05585.02
[Mary E. Walker, M.D.]
1880 ca.
Bell, C. M. (Charles Milton), (c. 1849-1893)
Photograph of the Civil War surgeon Mary Walker wearing her army Medal of Honor. Walker's medal was revoked in 1917 when conditions for the medal were changed to warrant only battle conditions. Her Medal of Honor was reinstated in 1977. An...
GLC05152
National guard in camp at Bethlehem, PA
1860/07
Several men standing outside a tent with a sign on it that says "Little [illegible]". Handwritten on back: "DeWitt C. Baxter, H. Sternverger, John S. Duns, R.H. Jacobs, E. W. Ferry, John Warner, Camp Scene, Bethlehem, Pa. 1860." The men are wearing...
GLC05137.249
Clara Barton
1875 ca.
Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
Half-bust portrait showing Barton wearing medals. With note on back (apparently in her handwriting): "I have had some old time pictures brought down to convenient size for letters. Will you kindly accept." Pencil note of a previous owner: "t[aken]...
GLC05143
The History of Woman Suffrage... in Four Volumes, Vol. IV. 1883-1900
1902/05/22
Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906
Inscribed to Emily M. Gross. Edited by Anthony and Ida Husted Harper. Published by Susan B. Anthony.
GLC05175
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