1753/05/30

Massachusetts. General Court

Manuscript

Title: Report of the Massachusetts Bay Assembly

The report orders that improvements be made on lands in the western part of Massachusetts.

GLC03107.04743

1755/06/06

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Elliot re: pending agreement for the release of prisoners

Stevenson writes to James Elliot, who is at the time confined in prison, and informs him of proceedings between "the two governments" to reach an agreement regarding the exchange of prisoners.

GLC03107.04744

1879/02/13

Brown, Sevellon A., fl. 1879

Letter

Title: to William J. Warren re: response to a research inquiry about William Thompson

Sevellon A. Brown of the State Department in Washington wrote to respond to Warren's inquiry about William Thompson, who served in the American Revolution. Brown gives information of what brigade he was in, and other details of his term of service. The letter is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04820

1820/06/12

Zimmerman, fl. 1820

Letter signed

Title: to Mssrs. Lafarge, Patterson, & Havre re: trade in South America

Zimmerman writes that recent political unrest has left the South American provinces without a government, but hopes that a just system will be settled upon soon. He then describes how trade has been affected in the region. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04789

1700/12/30

Justices of the Peace

Manuscript signed

Title: to the Constable of Dutchess County re: order for assessors to appear before justices of the peace

The justices of the peace, Jacob Rutsen, Jacob Artsen, Jan Matthyse, Aria Gerretse, Rolef Swartwont, & Jan Jereman, order the Constable of Dutchess County to direct his assessors to appear before them.

GLC03107.04814

1711/08/12

Manuscript

Title: Notes from a meeting of commissioners [incomplete]

Page 2 contains notes from another meeting, dated 2 May 1712.

GLC03107.04815

1901/06/03

Jordan, John W., fl. 1901

Letter

Title: to H. Livingston Rogers re: response to a research inquiry about Anthony and William Thompson

John W. Jordon gives information about William Thompson's military service in the American Revolution. The letter is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04821

1697/06/02

Cuyler, Johannes, fl. 1697

Manuscript

Title: Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion

Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the rebellion. Cuyler attests to Robert Livingston's sacrifice, and asks that the British government reimburse him for this great expense.

GLC03107.04839

1700/08/27

Lanch, John, fl. 1700

Manuscript

Title: Petition of John Lanch to Richard Earl of Bellomont

John Lanch petitioned Bellomont to request that he be paid for some hogs and a cow that Indians slaughtered.

GLC03107.04844

1700/10/30

Commission on Trade and Plantations

Letter

Title: to Richard Earl of Bellomont re: money to sustain troops

GLC03107.04845

1701/04/09

Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council to dispute William Smith's claims to authority

Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, & Thomas Weaver presented the paper to Council. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04847

1701/04/14

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council in response to statements made by Abraham de Peyster, et al.

The paper is a response to an earlier paper presented by Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, in which they accuse Smith of obstructing the work of the Council, and unjustly claiming authority over the Council. In his response, Smith denies charges that he willfully disregarded the Council's wishes, and asks that the Council work wiith him in the future. Smith's paper is followed by a statement of concurrence by Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston, two members of the Council.

GLC03107.04848

1714/03/24

Council of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Order for investigation of John Borland & Thomas Steel

The document states that Samuel Vetch is indebted to the Queen for a large sum of money, and has run away against her majesty's wishes. It notes that John Borland and Thomas Steel have corresponded with Vetch, and thus orders that they give over to the Council any information they may have regarding Samuel Vetch

GLC03107.04732

1692/04/19

New York House of Representatives

Manuscript

Title: Copy of the minutes of the New York House of Representatives

The minutes are from sessions from 19 April 1692 to 2 May 1692.

GLC03107.04831

1695/10/18

Manuscript document

Title: Act imposing a duty upon all European commodities exported from a province of America

GLC03107.04836

1696/01/24

Trevir, Thomas, fl. 1696

Manuscript document signed

Title: Opinion of the attorney general and soliciter regarding an act to prevent fraud

The attorney general Thomas Trevir, and the Solicitor John Hawley, give their opinions as to whether an act for preventing frauds in the plantation trade should be applied to Scotchmen. Both men state that a Scotchman is a natural born subject of England, and therefore accountable to the provision.

GLC03107.04837

1680/12/07

Manuscript document

Title: Book of government documents in Dutch and English

GLC03107.05047

1690/06/05-1690/06/08

Manuscript

Title: Account of Leisler's Rebellion [in Dutch]

English translation available in the collateral file.

GLC03107.05096

1680/05/24

James, Duke of York, fl. 1680

Manuscript signed

Title: Instructions for an agent to look after affairs in America

GLC03107.05405

1685/09/24

Manuscript document

Title: Order of chancery concerning the payment of a bill

GLC03107.05409

[n.y.]/10/05

Document

Title: Legal proclamation

GLC03107.05414

February 19, 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our memorial [on army pay and officer's pensions]." Reports that Georgia, Maryland, and Delaware are not represented at the moment. Says "The Kings Speech is the only intelligence, which has reached this of any moment, relative to a Peace." Thinks Congress is leaning in support of the army, but he cannot be certain. Says members of Congress focus on two…

GLC02437.01933

February 10, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert R. Livingston

Original of GLC02437.03790. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting the Constitution, and for recommending certain alterations agreeably to the paper herein enclosed [not included]. The propositions were seconded by Mr. Samuel Adams, and committed to a large committee being Federalists." Notes that the friends of Hancock and [James] Bowdoin have united on the issue. Reports, "Handsome things are said of the open…

GLC02437.03793

23 Ferbuary 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel H. Parsons, James M. Varnum, and John C. Symmes

Knox writes to Parsons, Varnum, and Symmes, the first judges of the Northwest Territory. Introduces Thomas H. Cushing, who served in the army during the Revolutionary war and plans to settle in the Northwest Territory. Recommends Cushing for the position of clerk of the court for the Northwest Territory. Docketed as a "Copy of a Circular letter."

GLC02437.03806

February 10, 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" at address leaf. References Knox's letter of 22 January. Reports that Knox's petition about the taxes has not been taken up yet because the committee chairman, Nathan Dane, has been taken up with Senate business. Says that Mrs. Goldthwait is dead, which "will prevent Genl. Jacksons accomplishing your wishes for a little time." Believes it will not be a problem because his petition is "just & reasonable." Updates Knox on the suit with the ten proprietors. Is on the lookout for the farmers and gardeners Knox requested. Wants to know when they should arrive. Tells Knox…

GLC02437.06043