1863/11/03

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John E. Smith re: directions and advice on route to be used by troops

Written in pencil. For troops going enroute to Chattanooga.

GLC07062

1861/08/23

Grant, H. R., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery

GLC07063.01

[1863/08/24]

Autograph letter signed

Title: Anonymous civilian report re: difficulty of communication, running blockade

GLC07063.02

1865/02/11

Oldham, Williamson S., fl. 1865

Letter

Title: to Jefferson Davis re: burning Union shipping towns

Copy. Per correspondence with Lynda Crist at the Jefferson Davis Papers, 3/16/2001, Oldham was a Confederate senator from Texas.

GLC07063.03

1865/09/05

Grifman, William H., fl. 1865

Letter

Title: re: Reconstruction, illustrated letter

Letter illustrated with two stick figures on p. 4 (one, shouldering a gun, and one waving a flag) that talks about the end of the war and mentions "Killing Niggers"; "Oh what a happy time it will be for me when we pack our knapsacks for the last time."

GLC07064.01

1818/11/23

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage

Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04533

1819/05/07

Mackenzie, R., fl. 1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Patterson re: request for better behavior.

The letter asks Mr. Patterson if he would "act in a more becoming manner."

GLC03107.04534

1821/04/18

Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election

Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other areas. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04535

1821/04/18

Bay, Thomas, fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election

Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04536

1821/06/05

Letter

Title: to Walter Patterson re: grief caused by illness [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04537

1821/12/27

Calkin, J., fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04538

1822/02/08

Paddock, Judah, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: a new surveyor for Hudson

Paddock writes of various people looking to become surveyor for Hudson County. He notes that he would like to act as deputy to that position, but feels he is too old, and his health to poor to take on the responsibility. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04539

1822/11/17

Dickinsen, J.D., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage

Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04540

1823/02/09

Storm, S., fl. 1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: controversy concerning judges

Storm speculates that the Governor's renomination of a certain judge Woodworth will cause a great controversy in the South. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04541

1793/12/10

A.C., fl. 1793

Letter signed

Title: to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade

Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04544

1806/08/08

Supreme Court

Manuscript document

Title: Bill from the Supreme Court

The document is a bill for the Supreme Court case of James Jackson and Catherine Patterson against Joseph Duel. The presiding attorney was W. Patterson.

GLC03107.04545

1807/03/19

Loyseau, S.M., fl. 1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.D. Patterson re: [in French]

GLC03107.04546

1807/01/30

Barnet, fl. 1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.D. Patterson re: request to forward mail

GLC03107.04547

1808/01/15

Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

1808/10/25

P&B Buttron & Co.

Letter

Title: to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy

P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04549

1815/04/23

Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Patterson re: news of family and shipping

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04550

1816/04/02

Fletcher, William, fl. 1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade

Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04551

1818/06/19

Fletcher, Daniel, fl. 1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Patterson re: decision to go to New Orleans

Fletcher writes that he has decided to go to New Orleans to try to procure a job in a counting house, and wonders if he could make the voyage on William's ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04552

1801/02/16

Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip S. Schuyler re: appointment to justice of the peace

Robert R. Livingston writes that he has just received news that Philip has been appointed to the position of justice of the peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04553

1785/07/17

Livingston, Robert C., fl. 1785-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Swift re: family news

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

GLC03107.04554