1701/07/28

Manuscript document

Title: Financial document [in French]

GLC03107.04933

1709/04/07

Manuscript document

Title: Report on an inspection of damnified goods

Per the request of Henry Douglas, an inspection and report was made about damnified goods from the Unity William Patience.

GLC03107.04940

1740/10/08

Fawkes, Richard, fl. 1740

Manuscript

Title: Charter agreement between Richard Fawkes and Dominick Joyce

The charter discusses arrangements for trade between New York and Lisbon.

GLC03107.04946

1780/04/24

Manuscript

Title: A caveat concerning the mortgage of a tract of land called the "Oblong"

The author of the document explains when and from whom he purchased a tract of land known as the "oblong."

GLC03107.04948

[1763]

Manuscript

Title: Observations on the trade and revenue of North America

The manuscript discusses smuggling and illegal commerce in North America, and how it has become such a chronic problem. It also contains a plan of guard stations on the coast of North America.

GLC03107.04961

March 31, 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he has had a conversation with Dr. [William] Eustis, and that Eustis would find a particular (unnamed) circumstance highly pleasing if it came to pass. Informs Knox about the progress of Samuel Shaw, who is sailing again to China. Also discusses a 17- or 18- year-old debt owed to the Flucker estate. Reports that he should be able to secure its repayment if he can find the note explaining the debt, but asks if Knox has any knowledge of this issue or wishes about how to handle it. Adds that his father is still alive but "cannot continue many days."

GLC02437.04567

1673/12/12

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses

John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.

GLC03107.04865

1674/06/29

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts

GLC03107.04866

1678/04/13

Sydenham, William, fl. 1678

Manuscript signed

Title: Defense plea in the court at Albany

The defendant, William Sydenham, denies Johannes de Peyster's charge that he unlawfully sold and profited from de Peyster's beaver furs.

GLC03107.04868

1678/04/15

Coker, Thomas, fl. 1678

Manuscript signed

Title: Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany

Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.

GLC03107.04869

1680/09/24

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Jacobus van Vorst [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04870

1694/02/06

Manuscript

Title: Hearing at the Mayor's court

The sheriff fined two defendants 10 pounds each for selling duck to the Indians on a sabbath day.

GLC03107.04878

1699/03/16

Carter, John, fl. 1699

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deposition of John Carter

In his deposition, John Carter stated that David Schuyler and Jacobus Turk refused to have their rum "gadged" according to custom, and proceeded to sell this rum in violation of regulations.

GLC03107.04882

1702/08/20

Manuscript document

Title: Tax account [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04884

1703/01/20

Manuscript document

Title: Tax list of Catskill & Coxhachky

GLC03107.04887

1705/01/12

Manuscript document

Title: Tax list for Schenectady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04889

1672/03/14

Lovelace, Fran, fl. 1672

Manuscript signed

Title: Order to the masters of all vessels to declare any liquor traded at Kingston, Esopus, and Albany

The order states that the masters of many vessels have been trading liquor in Kingston, Esopus, and Albany without paying the necessary duty. Lovelace therefore declares that from henceforward, anyone who wishes to trade liquor in those places must first declare their intentions to the custom house and pay the lawful duty.

GLC03107.04852

1767/10/23

New York (N.Y.). City Council

Manuscript

Title: Order that Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milbourne pay the charges against them

GLC03107.04854

1680/05/24

James, Duke of York, fl. 1680

Manuscript signed

Title: Appointment of John Levin to be the agent and servant in New York

James Duke of York appointed John Levin to be his agent and servant in New York, and to inquire about rents, profits, and other similar matters.

GLC03107.04858

February 10, 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 2 February. Says that William Bingham will inform Knox of the difficulties in closing the business. Reports that Mr. Sodostrom will deliver Bingham a book on the lottery townships, which Knox should copy. Says the certified papers enclosed in this letter (not included) are for Bingham. Tells Knox of the business topics he mentioned in a letter he sent to Bingham. Goes into detail about the land deal in Maine. Says that he has been in contact with William Tudor as Tudor has a note of his. Heard that the lowest amount Tudor is willing to settle for is $3,000…

GLC02437.05811

February 10, 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 29 January and 1 February. Claims his last letters have lacked detail becuase he has been working on the accounts of the theatre. Says that Nathan Dane is heading the committee on taxes. Says he has gone with Joseph Peirce every day to talk to him, but Senate business has kept Dane busy. Reports that Mrs. Goldthwait died last Friday. Will make an enquiry into the land north of the patent, "but I believe its nearly all sold, except the strip." Jackson says Knox's interest in that strip was recorded in the committee's records and "I have their promise time…

GLC02437.06042

February 19, 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Initialed by Jackson. Tells of meeting the committee of both houses on the taxes assessed on the Waldo Patent. Jackson, Peirce, and the two Winslows were there. It was decided that it will be referred to the next session of the legislature. At that time people will need to appear to "show cause why the said Tax's should not be equally paid by the several proprietors in proportion to the lands held by them, and not by the present Heirs of the late Brigr: Waldo." Has drawn on Knox for $475 to pay $300 to the bank and $175 for Knox's note to Isaac Winslow. Reminds Knox to send final plans…

GLC02437.06048

1786/09/14

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Secretarially written and signed by Robert Pemberton, Knox's post-war aide. Document includes two parts. Jackson attests that he received seven certificates (listed) worth a total of $13,752 from Henry Knox for safekeeping. On verso is a note from Henry Knox to Jackson asking Jackson to forward the certificates to his brother, William Knox.

GLC02437.03300

1709/12/16

Manuscript document

Title: Tax list of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck

GLC03107.04895

1709/12/16

Groesbeek, William, fl. 1709

Manuscript document signed

Title: Tax list of the 2nd ward of the city of Albany

GLC03107.04896