8 September 1787

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

Document signed

Title: Proclamation

Signed as Governor of New York State offering a reward of $1000 for the capture of arsonists in New York City. Includes official seal.

GLC02893

25 May 1792

Clymer, George, 1739-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Hand

Sends General Hand copies of the excise law, an explanatory letter from the treasury department, a license form, and a copy of a "bill raising money for the protection of the Frontiers" (none included). Discusses the Whiskey Rebellion, relaying Alexander Hamilton's sentiments "that the government will face the opposition with all the necessary spirit."

GLC02894

26 September 1794

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton asks Superintendent of Military Stores Samuel Hodgdon to check a return for military stores at New London, Virginia, that had been sent to him by Virginia Governor Henry Lee.

GLC02908.01

10 April 1786

Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Sydney

Written by General Cornwallis, the leader of British forces at Yorktown, who had accepted the post of Governor General of India in February 1786 to Lord Sydney as Home Secretary in the Pitt government. Wants Lord Sydney to talk to King George about the specific powers of his new office. Wants to know if he has the power of granting commissions below the rank of colonel because he heard the king is disinclined to grant that power in peacetime. Says he does not expect any pay for the appointment. Sent from "Mansfield Street" in London.

GLC02921

8 January 1800

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel and Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 32, No. 37 (January 8, 1800)]

Includes a report from James Craik and Elisha C. Dick, physicians from Alexandria, Virginia, present at the 14 December 1799 death of George Washington. Contains a detailed description of funeral honors dedicated to Washington by the inhabitants of Watertown, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and New York City. Contains Congressional news, public announcements, and notices of sale.

GLC02960

1813-1814

Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854

Header Record

Title: Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]

Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.

GLC02978

13 December 1794

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Livingston Jay

Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with their children.

GLC02987

1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03480

May 24, 1783

Swart, Dirck, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey

Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land so that any possible lawsuits may be avoided. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03498

1790-1791/01/25

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Thomas Sanders with Ancram

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03684

circa 1783-1815

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [fragment]

GLC03107.03702

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to "your Excellency" re: settling the line between Massachusetts and New York

[Robert, Jr.] writes that now that his "Excellency" is the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, he may finally resolve the violent boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. He adds that it is unfortunate that such hostilities persist between the two colonies, especially at a time when Great Britain is engulfed in a war with "a powerful enemy." He concludes: "And as to such a Settlement I am so far from any apprehensions about my title to what I possess that I would use my utmost Endeavours to Encourage & Expedite it; And if the Claim of the Massachusets Shall be found to…

GLC03107.03703

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Mr. Johannes House re: wheat, hens, and 18 days riding

GLC03107.03704

circa 1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: Iron account for Matthew Broge & Johann Viple

GLC03107.03705

circa 1783-1815

Manuscript

Title: Calculation sheet

GLC03107.03706

circa 1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: Account of animal skins

Addressed to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03707

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John McDonald

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03708

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "An account of the Cash paid by Robt. C. Livingston for erecting . . .

. . . an edifice in Dock Street on a/c. of Robt. Livingston Jun. Esq."

GLC03107.03709

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03711

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: List of tenants that live within the "Gore"

GLC03107.03712

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: List of goods wanted for the store

Goods include rum, cloth, jersey, flannel, calico, and silk.

GLC03107.03713

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: List of different laws regarding boundaries of New York and the Manor

GLC03107.03714

circa 1783-1815

Manuscript

Title: "Abatement - Pleas in . . ."

GLC03107.03715

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03716

circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03717