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1762/03/31

Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776

Broadside

Title: Proclamation against riotous proceedings

As a result of numerous attempts to dispossess Robert Livingston, Jr. of his rightfully-owned Manor, Governor Colden issued this proclamation to advise citizens to desist from further riotous proceedings, or face legal action.

GLC03107.05300

1766/06/20

Moore, Henry, fl. 1766

Broadside

Title: Proclamation offering a reward for the apprehension of individuals accused of high treason

GLC03107.05301

1782/08/24

Barber, Henry, fl. 1782

Newspaper

Title: Newport Mercury

Some of the articles discuss the conflict between Great Britain and America.

GLC03107.05302

1790/04/23

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Broadside

Title: Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction

Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.

GLC03107.05303

circa 1585-1763

Document

Title: Blank court document

GLC03107.05304

1815/04/17

Federal Republican members of the Legislature

Broadside

Title: Address to the people of the state of New York

The address states that the objects of the recent war with Great Britain have not been accomplished.

GLC03107.05305

1816/03

Van Alstyne, Adam, fl. 1816

Document

Title: Statements on the amounts of internal duties imposed by the United States . . ..

GLC03107.05306

1788-1789

Broadside

Title: Federal nominations

Rufus King for Governor, plus nominations for Lt. Governor, Senator, Congress, and Assembly.

GLC03107.05307

1816/06/15

Letter

Title: Letter [fragment]

GLC03107.05308

1630

Document

Title: Blank account of various court expenses

Items on the bill include the clerk's bill, sheriff's and cryer's bills, etc. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05309

1790

Subscribers and merchants of New York

Broadside

Title: Petition to the Legislature of New York

The subscribers and merchants of New York ask the Legislature to reconsider a law requiring all Port Wardens to be the masters of vessels. They describe the rule as unconstitutional, and beyond the Legislature's power.

GLC03107.05310

circa 1585-1763

Document

Title: Concern about the influx of Episcopal bishops

The document warns of the threat to religious liberty presented by the influx of Episcopalian bishops in America.

GLC03107.05311

circa 1585-1763

Document

Title: "The Warning"

Satirical poem criticizing attacks on truth and liberty.

GLC03107.05312

September 14,1868

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam Wilkeson re: completion of his book

GLC03107.05313

1776, 1790

Object

Title: Four pieces of colonial New York currency

One "one third" note from 1776, printed by Samuel Loude. Another "one third" note from March 1776. A piece of Albany County currency worth 5 schillings from 17 February 1776. A two pence piece from 20 February 1790.

GLC03107.05315