1780

Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824

Map

Title: The Harbour of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina

With a view of the city from the south side. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.

GLC03103.11

1780

Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824

Map

Title: A Sketch of the environs of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina

The key provides military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 79, who notes a later state.

GLC03103.12

1780

Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824

Map

Title: A Sketch of the operations before Charlestown [Charleston, S.C.]....

The key provides detailed military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.

GLC03103.13

1780

Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824

Map

Title: A Sketch of the battle near Camden in South Carolina, August 16, 1780

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 89, who notes that the order of battle is correct while the terrain appears to be inaccurate.

GLC03103.14

1780

Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824

Map

Title: Untitled chart of the coast of Georgia and South Carolina [Savannah]

Includes small plan of the siege of Savannah in a cartouche.

GLC03103.15

1775

Manuscript document

Title: Account of "Pulfer" for mowing and harvesting the crop of Cilmer's farm

GLC03107.03324

circa 1654-1763

Harper, William, fl. 1923

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Committee appointed to make brimstone for the State of New York

GLC03107.03365

August 29, 1778

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docket and address leaf on recto.

GLC03107.03378

1780

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

1781-1783

Eddy, John, fl. 1781-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

16 December 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Written by Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army to Major General McDougall as commander of the Hudson Highlands Department. Place written inferred from George Washington Papers, which place his headquarters at Gulph Mill, Pennsylvania that day. References McDougall's letter of 9 December 1778. Says Sir Henry Clinton's fruitless naval expedition up the Hudson in December 1778 was not worth the trouble. Mentions the necessity of shuffling several officers into different commands and hopes it does not cause too many problems. Approves of his choices and management thus far.…

GLC02795

15 April 1779- 17 October 1780

Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Brodhead's Revolutionary War letterbook]

Includes various letters written by Colonel Brodhead, commander of the Western Department in Pittsburgh. Early entries in this book are created in Pittsburgh, while later entries are created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. This book begins with a list of recipients arranged alphabetically. Recipients of Brodhead's letters include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Timothy Pickering, and many others.

GLC02867.01

20 September 1781

Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: [Announcement for reward for runaway "negro man servant" named Peter]

An announcement made by Bartlett, the second signer of the Declaration of Independence, regarding his runaway "Negro man servant Named Peter, aged about Twenty years, a short thick fellow, speaks good English, is pretty sensible and understands farming Business very well, had on when he went away a Brown homespun Coat a new pair of moose Leather Breeches & grey yarn Stockings." States that Peter ran away on 18 September 1781. Bartlett promises a reward for information or capture. He also notes that someone "for their own private advantage" has assisted Peter and that they will be…

GLC02816

14 July 1778

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Webb

Written as Quartermaster General, mentions the Battle of Monmouth and that he is crossing the Hudson (North) River. Adds that the French fleet is off Sandy Hook. Ridicules the "farcical" Parliamentary propositions for reconciliation with the United States.

GLC02863

May 1770

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

Print

Title: A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768

One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops. Reproduced in Brigham p. 79-85 (measurements are for frames)

GLC02873

September 1770

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family afflicted with small pox

Robert Cambridge writes that there is little chance that his brother Henry will recover from the pox, but notes with hope: "As many people, that have been afflicted with this malignant disorder, have overcome it, when they were on the verge of expiring; I have some hopes that the strength of his constitution may prove favorable to him." He also states that the illness "rages" through the city at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03246

1773

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of various goods on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document contains several separate accounts, recording the sales of such items as pig iron, cornel, bran, wheat, flaxseed, and potash for the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03273

1772

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of flour and pig iron on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Document contains 2 separate accounts for the sale of flour and the sale of pig iron. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03274

1768

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767 and ended 20 November 1768.

GLC03107.03146

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: List of the independent company of soldiers of the Manor of Livingston . . .

. . . commanded by Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03004

1765-1767

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sons Walter and Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03039

1765-1766

Shavers, J.P., fl. 1765-1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for various services rendered for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03047

1767

Everitt, Ch., fl. 1767

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron

GLC03107.03098

1767-1768

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Manuscript document

Title: "A General accot. of Goods recd. p[er] the Manor Sloop by . . .

. . . Walter & Robt. Livingston for Sale on accot. of Robt. Livingston Junr. Esqr." Pages 2 & 3 are an account of "Sales of Sundry Merchandize" for the account of Robert, Jr. Page 4 is an account of "Sales of 342 Ton Pigg Iron," also for the account of Robert, Jr. Account settled on p.4, with the signature of "Walter & Robt. Livingston."

GLC03107.03112

1767-1768

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 records the goods purchased on trading ventures to Madeira and Belfast, for the account of Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03113