1787/06/09

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture made with Arent J. Schuyler, John Schuyler, and Philip A. Schuyler

The indenture agrees upon a means to conclude the unsettled obligations of the late Gertrude (Van Rensselaer Schuyler) Livingston among her husband, Robert, Jr., and her three children from her first marriage. Signed by all 4 parties of the indenture.

GLC03107.03622

1857/06/24

Langford, Liberty, fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Craig Langford re: Kentucky master negotiating sale of family to former slave

The former slave wants to buy his wife and daughter out of slavery. According to GLC 6733.04, Liberty may be Craig's father.

GLC06733.01

1857/07/14

Langford, Liberty, fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Craig Langford re: negotiating sale of family to former slave

"I would give you more time... but I do not know at what time James may be here and run some of them off and sell them..."

GLC06733.02

1857/11/30

Langford, Liberty, fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: Extending deadline to raise the money

GLC06733.03

1858/02/21

Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jesse Stubbs re: helping fugitive slaves escape (the Langford family)

GLC06733.04

1860 ca.

Stubbs, Jesse, fl. 1860

Document

Title: Printed biography mentioning the Langford story

Some details vary.

GLC06733.05

1865/02/03

Hamilton, James, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John T. McKenzie re: Chickasaw women; prospect of marriage

"...I envy you not when I think of my charming little Chickasaw--a perfect paragon of beauty and excellence...the Queen of the forest....I think by properly managing the affair I can lur Miss Mattie into a marriage contract and thus complete my fame and fortune in a few short hours."

GLC06741.05

1824/10/24

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Coolidge re: his marriage to Jefferson's granddaughter, Ellen

Two full pages. Jefferson expresses his warm thoughts on Coolidge's intentions to marry his granddaughter. Also discusses Jefferson's health, finances, the upcoming visit of Lafayette, the University of Virginia and Monticello. Written in Monticello

GLC06571

February 10, 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he, along with Mr. Whitmore and "cousin Isaac," presumably Winslow, appeared before a committee chaired by John Gardner to discusses a report described in his last letter (dealing with a petition of Knox's in relation to the Waldo patent lands, see GLC02437.04500). The issue involved a resolve in 1785 where the years 1775 and 1785 were confused. Mentions the presence of Nathan Dane, Nathaniel Gorham, Knox's "friend" Ulmer from Duck Trap, among others. Jackson concludes the issue by stating that chairman Gardner told him that he was deceived by the men on the other side of…

GLC02437.04504

1692/04/16

Davenport, Anne, fl. 1692

Manuscript signed

Title: Testimony and evidence for Hillegard van Slichtenhorst

The document provides evidence from 3 different individuals regarding Hillegard van Slichtenhorst, who became pregnant out of wedlock. The child's father, Peter Lund, refused to marry van Slichtenhorst. The first testimony was given by Anne Davenport, who stated that when she asked Lund why he would not marry van Slichtenhorst to preserve her honor, he replied that he could not marry her after the city magistrates termed her a whore and put her in jail. Testimony was also given by Goodrich Hayes, and Elsie Slicht, the midwife called when van Slichtenhorst was to be delivered. Slicht…

GLC03107.04876

1874/05/21

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter

Title: Invitation and Menu

Engraved invitation to Nellie Grant's wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the White House. "Menu" printed on silk, inserted loosely into the invitation.

GLC04360.021

1859/03/12

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jesse R. Grant

Embarking on a new career, concerns about Julia traveling into free states with a slave.

GLC07997

February 19, 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He mentions that he was too tired the previous night and too busy the next morning (as at nine o'clock he had to report for duty) to be able to write her a letter. However he later writes that he has received her letter and that it serves as evidence of the "pure and noble love" which he considers "cherishable" and is proud to possess. He is glad to hear of her improving health and that he hopes her health will be entirely restored. He mentions buying a rattle for the baby. Additionally, he writes that he has begun to wear spectacles and that he believes the reason for this may be that…

GLC06582.05

1863/05/16

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

1864/2/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

1862/02/17

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Joseph had not heard from Wilmor in over a month. Many people in the neighborhood have been getting married, though no one in his family has, and he imagines that "God's command to Noah 'to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth' is about being speedily fulfilled." He believes that "our recent glorious victories at Somerset, Fort Henry, and Roanoke Island" must make the "soldiers about Washington feel in fighting mood just now." He expects that Wilmor and his company must be "eager to make a dash at the Rebels and gain a little glory too."

GLC06451.025

1863/08/29

Miller, James, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Miller is at the "most delightful camp" at a former summer resort. Bernie's headquarters are at the springs and "his kids have their women and they enjoy themselves highly." Samuel Pedan has been sick and is in Washington. He wants to know when Wilmor and Tillie Wilson will get married.

GLC06451.063

1862/10/15

Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Jesse is getting better and his shoulder only hurts occasionally. He thinks "the girls will soon think different after the soldiers" return and if there are not enough, "two or three can take one in partnership." Joseph has not been well and is only 105 pounds. Jesse got into a fight with one of the many secessionists in town and was fined $1.50 but has no money to pay.

GLC06451.018

1862/01/07

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

There was a surprise snowstorm and the neighborhood seems "determined to get the interest of the money invested in their sleighs." He has not been sledding yet as he is taking the chance to fill the icehouse. He reports that Anthony is the only member of the family married so far. He corrects Wilmor in a postscript, explaining that his middle initial is E and not W. [Joseph W. is Wilmor's brother.]

GLC06451.024

1862/03/08

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Joseph heard that John is trying to find a wife "which I sup[p]ose he wil[l] while all the rest of the boys is away." He encourages George to look for a wife as well but supposes him to be "gon[e] with Darby Kain."

GLC06451.028

1863/04/16

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Joseph would like to know how Jesse felt when a letter from his wife got home before he did and how their mother reacted when she learned that he was married.

GLC06451.034

March 31, 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Loves her and thinks of her constantly. Thinks America will soon rise and Britain fall. Sees the recent arrival of arms as a positive sign from above. Feels the war has lost all virtue. If not for her he think he would not have the will to live. Decides to sell his horses to help William Knox raise money. Thinks Colonel Jackson can help with this, feels they are worth one hundred pounds, and hopes to sell them to a jockey named Cook.

GLC02437.00560

20 March [no year]

Autograph note

Title: to Mrs. Thackmorton

Two separate letters with the same GLC number. First one was written by an anonymous member of the U.S. Navy who served with Henry McSherry to a Mrs. Thackmorton. In response to a previous letter from Mrs. Thackmorton, he says she will write a letter to "Mr Welles" -- probably Gideon Welles -- about "Dr McSherry." She thinks there will be no problem getting Henry's resignation withdrawn because "he has been a good and faithful officer throughout the war." The creator says he served with McSherry through the Mississippi Campaign and in the North Atlantic Blockade Squadron. Claims there is…

GLC03523.21.63

30 April [no year]

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on local marriages. Gives him other local news as well. Ends by saying "Pa does not say anything decided about your staying in China. I believe he thinks the risks are quite a balance to any advantage."

GLC03523.21.64

February 20, 1871

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah [Gibson] Humphreys

A melancholy letter discussing the difficulty of running a profitable plantation. Tobias worries over his children and his failings. He mentions the death of his wife, 20 years ago to the day. He writes of another woman he fell in love with after Louisiana died: "we were everything to each other but the nuptial ceremony . . . ." but "we do not correspond, but I hear occasionally of her."

GLC04501.100