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1749/09/13

Harvey, Joel, fl. 1749-1758

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Archibald Kennedy

GLC03107.05376

1836/01/07

Stoddard, Charles, fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Josiah Sutherland re: purchase of land from Henry W. Livingston

GLC03107.05377

1845/05/15

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Pamphlet

Title: Articles of Agreement and Association, Constituting the Magnetic Telegraph Society

GLC03107.05330

February 17, 1791

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes he has "put on board the Sloop Betsy, Benjamin Bayley Master, a paper parcel which, arrived in one of the London vessels; directed for you."

GLC02437.04858

27 Septembr 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent departure from Knox's house, where he was visiting. Speaks warmly of the Knox family's hospitality and kindness. Reports that a serious illness has taken hold of the region, killing several people. Mentions a mare Dr. [William] Eustis purchased for Knox.

GLC02437.06830

1702/01/21

Povey, John, fl. 1702

Broadside

Title: Queen's Council on behalf of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins

Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins were previously sentenced to death for the charges of treason and misdemeanor. At this session of the Queen's Council, the accused were granted impunity.

GLC03107.05295

1753/06/04-1753/06/09

New York. General Assembly

Document

Title: Votes and proceedings of the General Assembly

The Governor at the time was George Clinton.

GLC03107.05296

1755/05/03

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

Document

Title: Various legislative Acts of King George II

The document contains five different Acts that address the issues of French encroachment in the colonies, impressing laborers to build fortifications in the colonies, and the infiltration of infectious distempers into the colonies.

GLC03107.05297

1757/06/08

Delancey, James, 1703-1760

Broadside

Title: Proclamation concerning riotous proceedings

The proclamation describes a recent incident in which the tenants on the Manor of Livingston rioted in protest of the Livingston's claim to the land. As a result, a number of the tenants were shot in defense of the Manor, and Governor DeLancey therefore issued a proclamation to advise against any further uprisings.

GLC03107.05298

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

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

1816/06/15

Letter

Title: Letter [fragment]

GLC03107.05308

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

1701/01/24

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Broadside

Title: Proclamation condemning disaffected citizens in contempt of his Majesties laws and government

The proclamation refers to the treason of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins.

GLC03107.05316

1815/02/02

United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, fl. 1815

Pamphlet

Title: A Declaration of the Society of People (Commonly called Shakers)

"Shewing their reasons for refusing to aid or abet the cause of war and bloodshed by wearing arms, paying fines, hiring substitutes, or rendering any equivalent for military service." The pamphlet was printed by E. & E. Hosford.

GLC03107.05326