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

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

[1812/07/03]

Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04511

February 10, 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has had two conferences with Mr. [Robert] Morris, and writes that Morris is discouraged with the status of public affairs. Had understood that the "monied men" of Massachusetts would be providing funding as well, but they have not. New York has approved regulations limiting the amount that state will contribute, and Pennsylvania has contributed some money but must allocate much of it to its "own pension list." Maryland is having difficulties, as well. Declares that he and Mr. Morris both feel that "every thing wears a gloomy & unpromising aspect." Also comments on guarding the stores…

GLC02437.03448

February 9, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sullivan

Knox calls Sullivan's "arrangement with Mr. Lowell...perfectly satisfactory." Says Henry Jackson will sign the note. Knox is also happy with Mr. Derby's arrangement. Knox asks, "if you could arrange with Mackay and Winthrop for postponement, or compromise it would be a great relief."

GLC02437.07367

1910/02/15

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam Chapman

Defense of Stuart's absence at Gettysburg, prompted by a newspaper article; treason case against Jefferson Davis.

GLC03921.30

1910/06/20

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Sam Chapman

Assistant Attorney General, Jack Russell [his nephew].

GLC03921.32

1915/02/04

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Sam Chapman

anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.

GLC03921.49

February 20, 1865

Lee, Sydney Smith, 1802-1869

Letter signed

Title: to William Maury

Letter appointing Maury as a member of a Naval General Court Martial. Maury is ordered to report to Richmond four days from the date of the letter. Includes penciled directions on how to get to Richmond on verso. With autograph note signed by Captain Lynch confirming that Maury reported 26 February 1865. Sidney (or Sydney) Smith Lee was Robert E. Lee's older brother. A commander in the Confederate States Navy, S. Lee was chief of the Bureau of Orders and Detail at the time he signed this document.

GLC04572.29

1864/01/01-1864/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: [Diary] London

Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan) "Called on Mr. Mason and delivered letter of introduction from Pa"; (15 Feb) "Went to Argyle Rooms - a negro was put out. I was glad...that the English do not put the negro on the same footing as the white man," (22 Feb) "5 Pirates were hanged today at Newgate prison." (23 Feb) "Went to Blakleys Ordnance Works to look at guns and &c."; (26…

GLC01896.158

1757/06/13

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his own ambition and Lust of Power." William believes that Governor Pownel will join the party of men intent upon challenging Robert, Jr.'s claim to the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02985

1760/11/25

Chatfield, Philip, fl. 1760

Manuscript document signed

Title: Release of iron oar to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Philip Chatfield released all of the iron oar on his lot at Salisbury to Robert Livingston, Jr. With ANS by John Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace, who presided over the agreement.

GLC03107.02990

1764/05/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to [Peter DeWitt] re: settling a debt with Jacob van Deusen

Robert, Jr. gives [Peter DeWitt] directions on how to settle a debt of Jacob van Deusen, who is at risk of going to jail for unpaid accounts. Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.03011

1764/07/21

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1764-1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance given to Jacob van Deusen

DeWitt writes that he has taken steps to help Jacob van Deusen with his debt, and thus keep him out of jail. He also notes that trade has been slow, and states "What will become of us poor North Americans is a Mystery to me." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03017

1765/08/27

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling land dispute

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some developments in settling the boundaries of Livingston Manor, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a copy of a land patent and other official documents. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03036

1765/09/23

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice regarding suit against Robert, Jr.

Yates gives Robert, Jr. some free advice on how to handle a lawsuit challenging his rights to certain parts of the Manor of Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03038

1845/07/15

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis Tappan

Written as congressman. A beautiful and deeply felt letter. Concerning the opposition of abolitionists to his bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Adams writes that with opposition from both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates, he resorts to silence and inaction. He further writes that, consulting the "sortes biblicae" (randomly opening a bible to learn one's fortune or course of action), he found the passage where the Prophet [Nathan] advised King David that the Lord had not chosen him to build the Temple (2 Samuel 7: 2-13). He ends the letter here. (Adams died…

GLC03891

1868/01/14

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter

Title: to Andrew Johnson re: ceasing to be Secretary of War ad interim

Probably a retained draft. Grant has blotted and overwritten numerous words. He claims that he cannot serve because of the Senate's "Act Regulating the Tenure of Certain Civil Officers."

GLC03924

1775/12/19

Johnson, William S., 1727-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Directive to the Sheriff of New Haven County to summon Mark Leavenworth to the County Court]

Leavenworth was needed for a child support case, which is explained in detail.

GLC03940

1850/03/06

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Martindale re: special counsel to Indians

GLC03948

1791/03/03

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: An Act making farther Provision for the Collection of the Duties by Law imposed on Teas, and to prolong the Term for the Payment of the Duties on Wines.

Act of Congress regulating duties on tea and wine. Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

GLC03981

1803/10/17

Broadside

Title: Twelfth Amendment, with notes, and draft of speech to the legislature at bottom

12th Amendment with notations. The draft speech at the bottom of the page is the beginning of the speech GLC 5321.02.

GLC05321.01