1678

Lewin, Jo., fl. 1678

Manuscript

Title: Answer to Governor Andros's account in 1678

GLC03107.04856

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04857

1680/05/24

James, Duke of York, fl. 1680

Manuscript signed

Title: Appointment of John Levin to be the agent and servant in New York

James Duke of York appointed John Levin to be his agent and servant in New York, and to inquire about rents, profits, and other similar matters.

GLC03107.04858

1684/08/22

New York (N.Y.). City Council

Manuscript

Title: A bill concerning burials

"Be it enacted by this Generall Assembly and by the authority of the same that within every parish within this Government there shall be one or more places apoynted for the Buriall of the Dead and before the Corps be Interred there shall be three or ffour of the neighbours att Least called who may in Case of suspition view the Corps and according to the Desent Custome of Christendom accompany it to the Grave and that no person shall be buried in any other place then those so appoynted ."

GLC03107.04859

1682/10/03

Manuscript document

Title: Court document

GLC03107.04860

1685/08/29

Spragge, J., fl, 1685

Manuscript

Title: Order of Chancery

The order relates events in a judicial procedure

GLC03107.04861

1687/02/10

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in French]

GLC03107.04862

1687/11

Manuscript

Title: The General's order for the round

The manuscript states the General's orders for how he will conduct his rounds of a military camp.

GLC03107.04863

1690/11/03

Milborne, Jacob, fl. 1690

Manuscript signed

Title: Declaration against open rebels of the government

The manuscript names Thomas Willett, Daniel Whitehead, Capt. Clapp, Elias Doughts, Charles Morgan, & others as the leaders of a "notorious rebellion" in Queens County, and states that they are guilty of treason against the government. It is expected that the men will be apprehended by the government, and the manuscript states that anyone found aiding and abetting the criminals will be charged with a crime as well. Docketed on verso. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.04864

1673/12/12

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses

John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.

GLC03107.04865

1674/06/29

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts

GLC03107.04866

1676/09/08

Van, Ipendam, fl. 1676

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Arrangements for a legal proceeding

The notary public, Adrian van [?]lpendam, recorded the arrangements for a legal proceeding between Nicolas van Renselaer on the one part, and Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne on the other part.

GLC03107.04867

1678/04/13

Sydenham, William, fl. 1678

Manuscript signed

Title: Defense plea in the court at Albany

The defendant, William Sydenham, denies Johannes de Peyster's charge that he unlawfully sold and profited from de Peyster's beaver furs.

GLC03107.04868

1678/04/15

Coker, Thomas, fl. 1678

Manuscript signed

Title: Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany

Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.

GLC03107.04869

23 July 1776

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses plans to have artillery pieces cast in New York and relays information he has gathered in regard to the necessity of small, mobile weapons for fighting in the New York landscape. Also mentions copper held by the New Jersey government and discusses the New York Convention's plans to purchase it through John Cortland of New York. If George Washington does not desire the ordnance, Gerry will obtain it for Massachusetts. Offers a general recommendation for what to have cast. Gerry was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Massachusetts. Free frank signed by Elbridge Gerry.

GLC02437.00388

2 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gordon

Writes that he is unaware of a present being sent from the King of France to General George Washington; declares that Colonel Laurens received money and goods but he thought they had been purchased. Provides information about a wartime incident featuring General Washington and the Comte de Grasse (much of this section is crossed out). May have been verifying information for the Reverend Doctor Gordon's history of the war (see GLC02437.03248). See GLC02437.03258 for a legible copy of the section describing this incident.

GLC02437.03257

1 April 1787

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Believes that George Washington's attendance at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia "will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known ... " Discusses the election for the Massachusetts governor and believes that John Hancock will win the seat. Noted as written in Charlestown, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03510

15 July 1790

Glover, John, 1732-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests assistance in obtaining the position of collection officer at the port of Marblehead. Asks Knox to recommend him to President George Washington for the appointment. For a recommendation of Glover given by Benjamin Hichborn, refer to GLC02437.04652.

GLC02437.04653

January 28, 1783

Glenney, W., fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses how his brother wants Knox's permission to join his regiment and take his brother out of confinement. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.01872.

GLC02437.01870

26 August 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the warm weather. Explains how he is trying to accommodate the invalids and prepare transportation for them. Considers the costs involved. Mentions travelling through New Jersey to get to Dobb's Ferry.

GLC02437.02420

1 September 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major Gibbs to Major General Knox. Says he wrote Knox a letter on 27 August from Brunswick and since then his regiment has been reduced by sickness. Reports he left 60 men in Brunswick and more have become sick since marching from there. Says that Lt. Bullard, quartermaster of the 2nd regiment who was sent ahead, will be able to give Knox a full report. Says if there is not enough water transportation to take the entire regiment to West Point from Kings Ferry, he will only send along his invalids and baggage. Hopes to reach West Point by Wednesday if the weather is favorable.…

GLC02437.02457

January 29, 1785

Giles, James, fl. 1776-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining the depreciation of pay for his service during the Revolutionary War. Expresses his hope to settle his accounts with the New York Legislature. Writes that although he fares well as a lawyer in New York, he does not expect "to be amongst the foremost in the Profession" because his studies were neglected during the time he served in the military.

GLC02437.03089

21 March 1785

Gordon, William, 1728-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Contains a note at the top of the page from Reverend Gordon, a Revolutionary War historian. The bottom half of the page contains a detailed discussion of the process of making charcoal from walnut wood to be used in the manufacture of gun powder. Written in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, formerly part of Roxbury, Massachusetts

GLC02437.03115

21 April 1785

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gibbs transmits a newspaper to Knox in New York. Discusses "the turbulent news of the day," referring to Bostonians' recent decision not to buy goods from resident British "factors," or agents (newspaper not included). Notes that Knox's wife, Lucy, beat him at a game of chess the previous evening.

GLC02437.03130

11 March 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gordon

Writes to Reverend Doctor William Gordon, a prominent Massachusetts minister and historian. Discusses a brigade of General Nathanael Greene's division, commanded by Brigadier General Weedon, that engaged with the British "at the close of the action at Brandywine." Explains that while Colonel Walter Stevens' s regiment fought gallantly, so did many others. Adds that he has tried to obtain information for Gordon's history but has been of limited success; refers him to General Greene, whose "information must be perfect on this subject." Also relates that many printers in Boston are upset to…

GLC02437.03247