1791/01/07

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04492

1791/01/06

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04493

1803/04/01

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: description of his trip to Europe

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04496

1803/04/23

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China

Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04497

1807/01/25

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston] re: discussion of the steam boat

Fulton writes a letter to describe the innovations of the steam boat, and how he has calculated its certain success. Docketed on p.12.

GLC03107.04464

February 9, 1802

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues involving the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Main that shows the settlers lots before 17 February, 1798 along with a list of names of the present owners. "Honerable Peleg Coffin" is noted at the bottom of the letter.

GLC02437.07714

1803/06/06

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: naval assignments

Daniel describes his recent naval assignments. Docket on address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04498

1806/08

New York Supreme Court

Manuscript document

Title: Court case for the charge of trespass brought against Richard Dodge

Walter Patterson served as the plaintiffs' attorney in the court case described in this document. The document states the charges brought against Richard Dodge, and how he is to repair for his act of trespass.

GLC03107.04500

1806/12/27

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: receipt of naval honors

Daniel describes a recent occaision on which a dinner was given to honor his naval service. Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04501

1807/02/09

Skipwith, Fulwar, 1765-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Patterson re: hope for a return to free trade

Skipwith writes that he hopes the British will cease their blockade of French ports so that free trade may resume. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04502

1807/02/25

Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Patterson re: ban on the exportation of arms

Jarvis asks Mr. Patterson for advice on how what to do with some weapons, since there it is prohibited to export arms from France. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04503

1807/09

Manuscript document

Title: Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson. The court orders McCauley to restore to Wilson the appropriate sum of money.

GLC03107.04504

1807/09

Manuscript document

Title: Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson. The court orders McCauley to restore to Wilson the appropriate sum of money.

GLC03107.04505

1808/06

Document

Title: Court case between Jacob Stout and Charles Bruce

Jacob Stout, plaintiff, and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the defendant Charles Bruce to the Mayor's Court for failing to pay a debt to Stout.

GLC03107.04506

1810/11

Patterson, Walter, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron

Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.

GLC03107.04507

1811/03/13

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: arrival in Albany

GLC03107.04508

1811/08/01

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: information regarding their "legacy"

Daniel asks his brother to retrieve whatever information he can about their "legacy," as an individual has offered to pay a substantial sum of money for this information. He also asks why so few of his letters have been answered. Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04509

1812/03/26

Livingston, James Duane, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: tenant relations

GLC03107.04510

31 Decmeber 1789

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to the Confederation. Signature has been clipped.

GLC02437.04455

February 7, 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the visit of Mr. Hoffman related to some "unfortunate business," which Shaw will try to make as agreeable as possible. Thanks Knox for his militia plan and hopes the country receives and appreciates it.

GLC02437.04501

February 28, 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has written to Daniel Parker and encloses the letter so Knox can read it (not present). Concerns financial matters related to obtaining insurance on the ship Massachusetts and involves Samuel Parkman, Daniel Parker, and Messrs Hoffman.

GLC02437.04521

February 8, 1783

Prowd, Charles, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Prowd, a former artificer for the Continental Army to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Frothingham has his pay and would like Knox to help him get it. Says he needs it badly as he is sick. Says his wife is also ill. Reports that "I Received no pay this Three Years and better, Which Please your Honr. is Very hard for me to live in Such Sircumstances." Postscript sends condolences for the death of his child.

GLC02437.01901

February 27, 1788

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on his way to China. Thanks Knox for taking interest in the affairs of him and Shaw, United States Consul at Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China). Asks Knox to send his apologies to Mr. Jay for not giving him more notice that he was ready to sail.

GLC02437.03810

February 8, 1792

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received the letters Knox sent to him the previous November. Confirms that he is sending Knox the merchandise he asked for, including wine and a pipe. Has carefully monitored the quality of the items and is confident they will be to Knox's satisfaction. Discusses methods of payment for the goods. Presents his compliments to Knox's wife, and sends news of some of their friends. Also asks that if Knox is pleased with the wine, he recommend Pintard's services to his friends.

GLC02437.05315

February 8, 1802

Rand, Isaac, 1743-1822

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send $115 for rent.

GLC02437.07712