11 October 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as such with respect to his property." Forwards a letter from Dr. [William] Eustis concerning his desire to "have the charge of the Invalids" in Massachusetts (not present). Speaks highly of Eustis's integrity, and suggests Knox may want to appeal to Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton on Eustis's behalf, as Hamilton will be making the appointment.…

GLC02437.04386

January 20, 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses issues with the northern region of the Waldo patent. Mentions the General Court is continuing in great harmony and believes it will continue to do so unless it is interrupted by John Gardner's notions on the law. Also forwards a speech (not included) by Governor [John] Hancock for his perusal.

GLC02437.04477

7 March 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands. Mentions those who were present for the committee meeting, commenting that "Brown is an artfull suttle designing fellow and held on like a bull dog- he made a thousand false representations & told a number of damn'd lies in order to gain his point-" Adds that Brown misconstrued dealings between the petitioners and Knox's agent, "to call for the…

GLC02437.04535

6 March 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden "closed the purchase of our western Country..." and is now preparing to go to Philadelphia. Warns Knox that he must "prepare your mind to hear much respecting the conduct of your friend [Nathaniel] Gorham, and the trouble & perplexity our friend has met with in this negotiation." Discusses his social and business meetings. The Massachusetts Senate has maintained its support of Jackson as Major General, but the House has not taken up the subject yet. "The Governors and S. Adams's interest is against me," Jackson says, "on account of the [Cincinnati]."…

GLC02437.04871

13 March 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 27 February 1791. Comments he is anxious in finding out about what appointments will be made and when. Notes he has heard many reports respecting raising troops but nothing concrete has taken place yet. "We have had many reports with respect to raising of Troops &cc but nothing authenticate. a few days more, will bring this secret business to public view." Tells Knox that the "Committee on Petitions from the Patent have reported, and after some alteration by your friends in the house it was accepted, but you have nothing to fear from it, they…

GLC02437.04878

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Oath for Justice of the Peace

GLC03107.04920

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Subpoena in the Court of Sessions

GLC03107.04921

circa 1585-1763

Hyde, Edward, Lord of Cornbury, 1661-1723

Manuscript document

Title: Power of attorney

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04922

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Case in the Court of Common Pleas

Jan Bronk charged Barent Gerritse and Marten van Bergen with the trespass of unlawfully cutting down his pine trees.

GLC03107.04923

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Case in the Court of Common Pleas

The court case involves John Budd, John Bronck, and Thomas Ore. Due to damage, much of the document is illegible.

GLC03107.04924

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Memorandum about a disputation of the Livingston title to the Manor

The memo discusses gathering witnesses and documents for a case involving the disputation of the Livingston's title to the Manor.

GLC03107.04925

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Defense for a possible legal action

The author writes that it is possible that Mr. Rensselaer and Mr. Schuyler may bring a legal action against them.

GLC03107.04926

circa 1585-1763

Williams, E., ?

Manuscript signed

Title: Rejection of the petition of Petrus Polfer

The manuscript explains that in 1795, Petrus Polfer petitioned the Assembly to challenge the rights of the original proprieters of the Manor of Livingston. After investigating the charges, the Assembly concluded that the proprieter's had been in possession of the Manor for over 100 years, and were the rightful proprieters. The manuscript therefore declares that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted.

GLC03107.04927

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Law suit brought before the Court of Common Pleas

In the law suit, Reyer Schermerhorn charged that Karel Hamsen Toll defamed his character by speaking ill of him in the Dutch tongue, not realizing that Schermerhorn could understand. Schermerhorn therefore sued Hansen for slander.

GLC03107.04929

December 24, 1742

Manuscript document

Title: Copy of a bail bond

GLC03107.04930

1702

Northey, E.W., fl. 1702

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Authorization to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason

The attorney general, E.W. Northey, states that he has looked at all of the available evidence and warrants, and believes it sufficient to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason.

GLC03107.04936

1703

Crosby, Joshua, fl. 1703-1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of power of attorney to Rip van Dam

Joshua Crosby and Charles Hill, the executors of the late James Mills's will, appoint Rip van Dam to be their attorney in concluding the matter.

GLC03107.04939

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Pleaing for a bond

The document states that no man is bound to plea for a bond in a triall.

GLC03107.04953

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Customs regulations on exporting iron [incomplete]

GLC03107.04955

December 11, 1621

Manuscript document

Title: Rules for the Court of oyer and terminer

GLC03107.04956

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Directions for the clerk of the Court of Oyer and Terminer at the holding of the court [incomplete]

The document gives instructions for how the cryer and clerk are to conduct the proceedings.

GLC03107.04957

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Remainder of the act of parliament relating pig and bar iron

The document discusses regulations on the manufacture of iron in England's colonies. Docketed on p.4. 31.8 x 21.7

GLC03107.04960

7 November 1787

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Lieutenant John Lovell. Reports that Lovell has studied law and seems interested in pursuing a career in the artillery. Adds that any help Knox might offer Lovell would be greatly appreciated.

GLC02437.03696

18 November 1787

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sympathizes with Knox on the painful treatment or cure for an unnamed disorder. Wishes he could come stay with Knox when he has the operation. Writes that he believes "Mr. Gerry's Letter has done great injury to the proposed New Constitution, more than he will ever be able to do good by a whole life of repentance - every thing went on firm & well until that damn'd Letter he has his influence with a certain party, of which your friend on Milton Hill is a principal." Is still hopeful since "all the liberal & most sensible men are highly in favor of it - they stand as firm &…

GLC02437.03705

22 December 1787

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a mutual, unnamed friend, stating "we are much deranged at our friend's delay, as we are in expectation every moment of some one taking the alarm , & persuing [sic] him - " States that the friend must have departed on a vessel to somewhere in Europe.

GLC02437.03733