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Account of the estate of H.W. Livingston with the Secretary of State

GLC03107.04044

Receipt from Henry Mink of rye for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04045

Promise to make payment to Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04046

Receipt of fowls from the Widow Bise

GLC03107.04047

Receipt from Henry Trink of rye flour for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04048

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04049

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04050

to Caleb Carpenter re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04051

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04052

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04053

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04054

Receipt from Henry Best of rye for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04055

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04056

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04057

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.04058

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04059

Receipt of payment from W.D. Patterson

GLC03107.04060

Receipt of payment from W.D. Patterson for passage of a pony on the Liberty

GLC03107.04061

Sale of land in Unadilla to Henry Ogden

On p.3 Henry Ogden signed a statement agreeing to transfer to John Hough the land he purchased from Henry Livingston; dated 15 May 1817.

GLC03107.04062

Last will and testament of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

P.14 contains a statement written and signed by A. Van Beuren, that claims that the directions of the will have been carried out, dated 26 September 1832. Docketed on p.14.

GLC03107.04063

to Johnston Livingston re: an account of family affairs

Written by Johnston Livingston's sister Matilda (Livingston) Rogers, who often signed her letters "Til." She writes that their uncle has made a bet with a Mr. Wilson that he can not run/walk 10 miles in one hour, and explains how Mr. Wilson is...

GLC03107.04064

to Johnston Livingston re: Johnston's failure to correspond

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She chides Johnston for failing to correspond with either his sister or his parents, who have gone to great ends to provide for him while he is away at college. She also notes that his last...

GLC03107.04065

to Johnston Livingston re: their mother's illness

Matilda informs Johnston of their mother's prolonged illness, gives an account of the affairs of family friends, and also notes that the family has just had a most beneficial visit from a dentist from Catskill. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04066

to Johnston Livingston re: developing Johnston's writing ability

Matilda remarks on an improvement of Johnston's writing, and asks for his opinion regarding the romantic inclinations of his sister "[T]il." She explains how she is anxiously awaiting winter's end, and also relates some gossip concerning the Van...

GLC03107.04067

to Johnston Livingston re: advice to write to a "beloved friend"

Apparently written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston. She asks Johnston to send her love to her cousin Til [Matilda], and also advises him to send a note to his "beloved friend" S.A.

GLC03107.04068

to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York

Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.

GLC03107.04069

to Johnston Livingston re: advice for a student

Matilda praises Johnston for his previous letter and informs him that their mother recently purchased some necessary clothing for him. For the remainder of the letter, she offers Johnston advice for a successful term of study, and also wonders if...

GLC03107.04070

to Johnston Livingston re: a precocious letter

Matilda scolds Johnston for obvious contradictions in a recent letter, and also exposes his attempt to conceal a letter he wrote to his "Lady Love."

GLC03107.04071

to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She reprimands Johnston for his neglect to write, and notes that the family is anxious since they heard he is failing. She mentions that their sister Sarah sprained her ankle, and relates her...

GLC03107.04072

to Johnston Livingston re: news from home

Johnston's younger sister Estelle informs him that she and her sister Mary study very hard, and also describes how his boat and pony are at home. Followed by a note from Johnston's mother, who states that Cambridge is quite ill, and also tells...

GLC03107.04073

to Johnston Livingston re: anxiously awaiting Johnston's return home

Matilda writes that she has resigned herself to stay in the rural country for the winter, and anxiously awaits Johnston's return. She states that she is anxious to see how he has improved since he went to college, and promises to entertain him while...

GLC03107.04074

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 28 September 1832 and ending 5 December 1832. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and also a fine for an unexcused...

GLC03107.04075

to Johnston Livingston re: news from New York

Apparently written by a friend of Johnston's from New York. Howard informs Johnston of various social activities he has engaged in and gives news of mutual childhood friends. He also writes that a fancy hotel just opened on Fulton Street, and seems...

GLC03107.04076

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 4 January and ending 30 March 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores...

GLC03107.04077

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 26 April and ending 24 July 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and...

GLC03107.04078

Journal

The journal contains drawings, poems, excerpts from literary and philosophical works, as well as notes on scholarly subjects. Most likely from Johnston's studies at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

GLC03107.04079

to Johnston Livingston re: news of friends and family

Written by Johnston's youngest sister. Mary informs Johnston that a young man who used to live with them was recently killed while working on a ship, and that their Aunt Maria just sold her house. She also describes a trip to New York where she saw...

GLC03107.04080

to Johnston Livingston re: hunting trip in Virginia

Howard describes a recent hunting trip in Virginia, and also states that he has an appointment to join the Navy.

GLC03107.04081

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 6 September and ending 29 November 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and...

GLC03107.04082

"Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .

. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to...

GLC03107.04083

to Johnston Livingston re: news since Johnston's return to college

Matilda writes the letter as Johnston has just returned to college after a holiday at home, and sends news of friends and family. She describes a trip to Oak Hill and the Manor, and the news shared by friends and family.

GLC03107.04084

to Johnston Livingston re: trouble caused by the cold weather

Matilda writes that the severe cold of the winter has had ill-effects on everyone's health, and presently hinders her ability to write. She also describes a new attitude of disaffection for society life, and tells Johnston of a recent visit to the...

GLC03107.04085

to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Matilda writes that she is extremely busy taking care of their sick mother, and also notes that a relative "Clermont" will soon be attending Union College.

GLC03107.04086

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 3 January and ending 28 March 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and...

GLC03107.04087

to Johnston Livingston re: cleaning and repairing the house

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She explains that she has been busy cleaning and repairing the house, which has kept her from writing a proper letter. She also writes about her desire to travel out of the country, and also...

GLC03107.04088

to Johnston Livingston re: preparations for her wedding

Matilda apologizes for neglecting to write for so long, but explains that she is preparing for her wedding in August, in which she expects Johnston to play an active role.

GLC03107.04089

Ledger of Philip Livingston [Ledger 1]

GLC03107.05430

Contra ledger [vellum] [mold-damaged][Ledger 2]

GLC03107.05431

Indexed account book [index only]

GLC03107.05432

Account book of Robert Livingston Jr. [reverse calf]

GLC03107.05433

Account book [reverse calf][Ledger 5]

GLC03107.05434

Contra ledger [paper cover]

GLC03107.05435

Contra ledger [bound in paper]

GLC03107.05436

Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437

Rent book [reverse brown calf][Ledger 9]

GLC03107.05438

Ancram Iron ledger

GLC03107.05439

Pigg Metal Book

GLC03107.05440

Ledger G [reverse calf] [red rot]

GLC03107.05441

Account book [in cloth]

GLC03107.05442

Contra ledger [reverse sheep] [tearing cover][Ledger 14]

GLC03107.05443

Indexed account book [index only]

GLC03107.05444

Index account book [with rubricated thumb index letters]

GLC03107.05445

to Isaac Onstott

Informs Onstott that he supports his appointment as postmaster and has already written to the department about it. Onstott was appointed postmaster of Havana, Illinois, on 7 November 1850.

GLC03108

Constitutions des treize Etats-Unis de l'Amerique

First Franklin edition, printed at Passy. The French translation was made by Rochefoucault at Franklin's suggestion. Streeter Sale 1035, Howes C716, who notes 600 copies printed. Supposed to be the earliest appearance of the US seal (with eagle)...

GLC03109

Partial report from the committee on federal relations, presented March 9, 1861.

Includes a partial report issued by Virginia delegates, stating "The people of Virginia recognize the American principle that government is founded in the consent of the governed, and they concede the right of the people of the several States of this...

GLC03112

Is Davis a traitor; or was secession a constitutional right previous to the War of 1861?

Published by Innes & Company. Contains twenty chapters discussing secession.

GLC03114

To the members of the General Assembly of Rhode Island

Argues against those in favor of universal (white male) suffrage in Rhode Island, denouncing the supporters of the Dorr Rebellion. Pages are uncut.

GLC03115

State of Massachusetts in Convention [State Constitution]

GLC03116

to John Stockdale re: purchase of maps and books for inclusion into his atlas

David Franks, the bearer of this letter, was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Revolutionary War.

GLC03117

New York tribune. [Vol. 23, no. 6944 (July 7, 1863)]

"The Great Victory" at Gettysburg including a battlefield map with full accounts and lists of the dead and wounded. Reports from Meade, Kilpatrick, Couch, cavalry attacks, Lee's retreat, the Army of the Cumberland. Discussion of Vicksburg and an...

GLC03118

The World. [Vol. V., no. 1501 (April 14, 1865)]

Covers the issues surrounding General Robert E. Lee's surrender and the end of the Civil War. Announces that drafting and recruiting has stopped, that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston will be urged to surrender, and details the pursuit of Lee's...

GLC03119

Boston gazette: Supplement. [May 12, 1766]

Prints a scriptural parody critical of the Stamp Act (p. 1), a letter "from a North-American, now on the Island of Barbados" passionately denouncing the Stamp Act (p. 2), an extract from a letter from London claiming Benjamin Franklin had assured...

GLC03120

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 1,929 (November 20, 1863)]

Provides a complete printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (page eight), preceded by a full printing of Edward Everett's address, also delivered 19 November 1863 in dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, located in Pennsylvania....

GLC03121

National gazette & literary register. [Vol 12, no. 1639 (September 3, 1831)]

Report on page 1 titled "[From the Norfolk (Va.) Herald of Monday.] The late Insurrection in Virginia" discusses the military forces which "subdued" Nat Turner's enslaved people uprising. Suggests that the uprising was subdued quickly and applauds...

GLC03122

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts...

GLC03123

Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]

Front page prints acts approved by President Thomas Jefferson, also endorsed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Macon and pro tempore President of the Senate Jesse Franklin. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron...

GLC03125

The London chronicle. [Vol. 27, no. 2088 (May 1-May 3, 1770)]

Reports acts to regulate trials and elections, as well as parliamentary speeches and business. Advertisements include book publications, real estate, and epitaphs. A postscript fills the back page of this London newspaper detailing the Boston...

GLC03126

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03920

Receipt from John Decker of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03921

to Hollis M. Kinstry re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03922

Sale of the farm called Callender House to Albany Insurance Company

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03923

Bond with the Albany Insurance Company

On verso there is an account of the payment of the debt from 15 November 1828 to 15 July 1855. The Albany Insurance Company acknowledged full payment of the bond on 22 August 1855. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03924

Receipt from Thomas Dalloff of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03925

Receipt of rent from John Decker

GLC03107.03926

Receipt from Henry Niver of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03927

Receipt from William Brusie of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03928

to Messrs. Wm. Fr. & Samuel Motes re: shipment of pig iron

The letter is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.03929

Receipt of services from Peter Snyder for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03930

Receipt of 6 fowls from Michall Dalmatur

GLC03107.03931

Receipt of 4 fowls from William Brusie

GLC03107.03932

Receipt from Nicholas A. Simons of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03933

Receipt from Frederick Snook of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03934

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03935

Receipt from Nicholas A. Simons of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03936

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03937

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03938

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03939

Receipt of a cow from Peter H. Ham for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03940

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03941

Receipt from Samuel Smith of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

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

GLC03107.03942