1895/01/04

Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Typed letter signed

Title: to I.J. Dunn

"Certainly there never was more urgent need for the vigorous enforcement of demecratic principles and never . . . a time when true democracy as taught by the fathers would be welcomed more heartily by the masses."

GLC07189

1832/11/09

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William Goss (c/s Edward Livingston)

Convicted of gambling. Pardoned because he was unable to pay the fine and was now "a steady and peaceable citizen."

GLC07193

1784/01/21

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Howell re: the "enemies of Republicanism," politics

"The enemies of Republicanism foment their discontents and join in the clamors. Let us submit to the five per cent import . . . the temper of our countrymen will for awhile lead them to prefer monarchy. Peace, order & justice in the public will soon reconcile them to a republic." Docketed.

GLC07180

1780/04/08

Beaumarchais, Pierre A.C., fl. 1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friedrich Von Steuben re: financing American Revolution [in French]

"As for what concerns me, that which prevents you from gaily beating the English. Money? Soon I will take it, when it will come; but grace troubles you by means, I am much more curious about our laurels..."

GLC07473

1790/05/08

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Manuscript document

Title: Statement of Account with Benjamin Johnson

Includes entry for "Negro Fanny & her children." Dates from 1782-1787, while Monroe lived at Williamsburg.

GLC07411

1781/01/19

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: mission in Philadelphia and need for money

"You must naturally conclude that in taking up this business in its present situation, supplies of money will be necessary." Probably written to Robert Morris.

GLC07420

1870 ca.

Farrow, Henry P., fl. 1870

Broadside

Title: The Injustice of Poll Taxes

GLC07434

1792/05/08

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: An Act relative to the Compensations to Certain officers [duties]

Printed document signed. "An act of relative to the compensations to certain officers employed in the collections of the duties of import and tonnage." Outlining "allowances" to be paid to tax collectors of various areas

GLC07305

1842/03/24

Hatchett, Samuel, fl. 1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: Cherokee Indian "Spoilatia" claim against U.S. Goverment (signed with cross)

Claim for of $125.25 written after Winfield Scott and troops confiscated his property during the "Trail of Tears." Signed by Hatchchett with his mark, a cross ("+").

GLC07310

1842/06/29

King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851

Broadside

Title: Proclamation by His Excellency Samuel Ward King [Dorr as fugitive]

Offering $1,000 reward for the "delivery of the fugitive traitor Thomas Wilson Dorr"

GLC07249.01

1790/02/27

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 92 (February 27, 1790)]

Re: House of Representatives discussion on Hamilton's report as Secretary of Treasury.

GLC07269

1866/03/31

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Moses Kelley] re: receiving payment on VA bonds bought prior to the War

GLC07353

1844/07/20

Livingston, Cambridge, fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: encouragement to find work

Cambridge encourages his brother to find some sort of business to support himself, and believes it is time that Johnston moved out on his own and gained more independence. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04155

1844/08/01

William, A. Livingston, & Co., fl. 1844

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement to purchase a business from William F. Harndan & Co.

The document declares that the business partners William F. Harnden and Dexter Brigham, Jr. have agreed to sell their express line between New York and Philadelphia to William A. and Johnston Livingston. According to the agreement, Harnden & Co. will turn their offices over to the Livingstons, and are also expected to encourage the continued patronage of the express line.

GLC03107.04156

1845/03/11

Sanford, Edward S., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: business advice

Sanford asks Johnston to make no further arrangments with "Brigham," as he does not desire to share any more of their profits with him.

GLC03107.04157

1859/05/28

Hawkins, H.B., fl. 1859

Document signed

Title: Receipt of instalment from Johnston Livingston for shares in Overland Mail Co.

GLC03107.04164

1872/03

Internal revenue United States

Document

Title: Blank income tax form for Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04169

1875/10/20

Millitt, D.J., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he can.

GLC03107.04170

1901/08/22

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerry re: railroad investments

The letter discusses some confidential plans for rail road investments.

GLC03107.04179

1776/08/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

1777/02/12

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04200

1776/04/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04201

1834/07/31

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Political Economy, Latin, and Mechanics. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04092

1835/04/04

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 2 January 1835 and ending 27 March 1835. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, and Kames. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04102

[n.y.]/12/26

Livingston, Anne, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: request to make payments for his father

Johnston's mother requests that he handle his father's finances in a particular manner.

GLC03107.04117