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February 21, 1862

Hall, J.L., fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.147

8 February 1862

Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of Hopewell Academy. Also describes a letter from another soldier that states, "[I]f the girls here will only give us some assurance that they will not marry until we get back then we will rest satisfied."

GLC07687.148

3 March 1862

Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Expresses many thanks for the letter he received this evening, and hope that Van Nuys "will be home the comming [coming] summer." Describes an amusing episode at school involving Charles H. Smith and Mr. Shaw, the recent meeting of the local philosophical society, and an upcoming exhibition or orations. Also mentions frequent marriages among people in the area, and observes, "Perhaps this war is one incentive to action in the matrimonial line."

GLC07687.149

1768

Kirk, James, 1733-1791

Engraving

Title: New York in 1768

One engraving entitled "New York in 1768" dated 1768. Caption notes "view from the rear of Col. Rutgers House East River (from an English print)." Depicts a landscpe view of the East river with a view of New York city in the distance. Colonel Henry Rutgers's house was confiscated and occupied by British troops for seven years during the Revoutionary War. Engraved by James Kirk.

GLC08878.0026

1780

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Engraving

Title: West Point and its Fortifications in 1780

One engraving entitled "West-Point and its Fortifications in 1780" dated 1780. Depicts a landscape view of the Hudson Highlands and West Point Military Academy. In the forefront of the engraving, two men look across the Hudson River at the Military Academy. Drawn and engraved by J. Smillie after a drawing made in 1780 by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, Engineer U.S. Army. Printed by W. Pate.

GLC08878.0027

1861-1877

Miller, William Rickarby, 1818-1893

Engraving

Title: Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga--Lake Champlain

One engraving entitled "Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga--Lake Champlain" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a landscape view of Fort Ticonderoga. In the forefront of the engraving a man carrying a rifle stands at the rivers edge as sailboats drift down the river. Engraved by Samuel Valentine Hunt after a painting by William Rickarby Miller. Printed by W. Pate. The original painting was in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0028

1861-1877

Beckwith, H., fl. 1861

Engraving

Title: Bay of New York

One engraving entitled "Bay of New York " circa 1861-1877. Depicts a landscape view of the Bay of New York from the Narrows. Numerous sailboats drift in the bay while several people leisurely walk on the shore. Engraved by H. Beckwith and printed by W. Pate.

GLC08878.0029

1861-1877

Doughty, Thomas, 1791-1856

Engraving

Title: The Battlefield of Brandywine

One engraving entitled "The Battlefield of Brandywine" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Brandywine Creek with a large house near the river. On the lawn adjacent the house, two cows graze while several people go about daily activities including one man fishing. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Thomas Doughty. The caption notes "engraved expressely for Graham's magazine."

GLC08878.0030

1749/03/06

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

DeWitt informs Robert, Jr. that the iron works at Ancram is thriving, but they will not be able to ship any before April.

GLC03107.02757

1749/04/11

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him salt and nails, and also payment for a large quantity of wheat that he purchased for him.

GLC03107.02758

1749/06/17

Lefferts, Abraham, fl. 1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for buttons, mittens, gloves, and mohair. Peter Cloppen signed for receipt of payment on behalf of Abraham Lefferts.

GLC03107.02759

1749/05/23

French, Robert, fl. 1749

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

French informs Robert, Jr. that he has sold some of his flour, for which he encloses an account of sales. He also requests that Robert, Jr. send him some of his fine wine. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02760

1749/06/13

Ten Eyck, Johannys, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02761

1749/06

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Jeames Man and the Sloop Flora Mell

GLC03107.02762

1749/07/28

Moore, Thomas, fl. 1749-1755

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

GLC03107.02763

1749/08/12

Bowman, Joseph, fl. 1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

Charges on the account are the wages due to Bowman for several days labor. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02764

1749/07/29

Smith, Jeramiah, fl. 1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

The charge on the account is for carpentry work.

GLC03107.02765

1749/07/29

Lawrence, John Scott, fl. 1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Portage bill for the Sloop Flora Mell

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02766

1749/07/31

Campbell, Malcom, fl. 1749

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

The charge on the account is for candles. Signed by John Scott Lawrence.

GLC03107.02767

1749/07

Lawrence, John Scott, fl. 1749

Manuscript document

Title: "Manifest of the Cargos Onboard the Flora Mell"

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02768

1749/09

Lawrence, John Scott, fl. 1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of the Sloop Flora Mell for sundry disbursements

Charges on the account are for rum, meat, and some other items.

GLC03107.02769

1749/10/04

Anderson, John, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for farm servents

Anderson writes that he is aware of a vessel expected from Holland with servants, and asks Robert, Jr. to procure one for him that is knowledgable of farming.

GLC03107.02770