1805/02/25

Granger, Gideon, 1767-1822

Document

Title: re: defending himself against accusations in the Yazoo land grant scandal

GLC07636

1871/01/23

Rainey, Joseph Hayne, 1832-1887

Manuscript document signed

Title: re: subscriptions for G.W. Julian speech "The Land Question"

GLC07772

1772/10

Grenville, George, 1753-1813

Manuscript document

Title: Some articles of intelligence . . . relating to the Ohio company

GLC07654.42

February 28, 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is attending to their business at the general court concerning the Waldo patent lands. Writes, "As to the northern boundary - the report has been rejected in the senate."

GLC02437.04522

10 Feburary 1796

Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Writes that upon arriving at home, he found his family to be in good health. Discusses their land speculation projects which involve Henry Knox, including possible conspiracies against them by local forces in Maine.

GLC02437.06621

February 7, 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's request, he has asked Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins for advice about paying taxes on the Waldo patent lands, and Mr. Robbins suggests that they "rest quiet" until payment is demanded. Provides other advice from Mr. Robbins. Also discusses Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims on the lands, as well as dealings with Captain Hall and Captain Stone.

GLC02437.09164

1757/06/08

Delancey, James, 1703-1760

Broadside

Title: Proclamation concerning riotous proceedings

The proclamation describes a recent incident in which the tenants on the Manor of Livingston rioted in protest of the Livingston's claim to the land. As a result, a number of the tenants were shot in defense of the Manor, and Governor DeLancey therefore issued a proclamation to advise against any further uprisings.

GLC03107.05298

1762/03/31

Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776

Broadside

Title: Proclamation against riotous proceedings

As a result of numerous attempts to dispossess Robert Livingston, Jr. of his rightfully-owned Manor, Governor Colden issued this proclamation to advise citizens to desist from further riotous proceedings, or face legal action.

GLC03107.05300

1763/09/08-1765/04

Manuscript document

Title: Collection of various indentures, leases, and court documents

GLC03107.05342

1803/09/14

Best, Jacob, fl. 1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deed of land to Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05353

1828/04

Clum, Henry P., fl. 1828

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement of Philip H Mink to lease a farm to Henry P. Clum

Henry W. Livingston originally leased the farm to Philip H. Mink, who then requested permission to lease the farm to Henry P. Clum.

GLC03107.05354

1694/10/26

Manuscript

Title: Description of property [incomplete]

GLC03107.05112

February 19, 1793

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports he recently met with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Wadsworth about lands in the "Gennessee Country" of upstate New York. Says farms of 300-500 acres are going for $1.50 per acre. Makes reference to lands that would eventually become Cooperstown and its environs, "those in this state in the neighbourhood of Lake Otsego, have greatly enhanced in value also." Believes the situation in Europe will lead investors to put their money into American lands. Heard several families from the English West Indies have recently bought land. Wants to know if Henry has made arrangements with General…

GLC02437.05824

1864/1/30

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

"I attended a hop at Gen'l Saxton's, and saw some real live ladies, and danced with them!" Is considering buying confiscated lands, but thinks the speculators may have beaten him to them.

GLC04662.056

1864/6/2

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He would like to be with Grant's army. He advises his mother on financial affairs, to sell some property and invest the money in government bonds. He gives the interest of the bonds in greenbacks as $492, and in gold as $800. He gives the recent report of a battle [Cold Harbor], but adds that he must wait until he receives the New York papers before he knows what really happened.

GLC04662.068

1864/6/24

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

"I have great confidence in Grant and so I believe has every other soldier in the army." They are having a drought and the roads have become very dusty. He gives his mother advice on selling one of their lots and building a house on another. He visits the 100th regiment which is camped 10 mile from Richmond.

GLC04662.070

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

6 November 1784

Allibone, Thomas, fl. 1784

Manuscript

Title: [Land agreement belonging to Gabriel Ralston and Frederick Jordan]

One legal document dated November 6, 1784. Related to a land grant from Thomas Allibone to Gabriel Ralston and Fredrick Jordan. Details the stipulations for paying $1,900 to Thomas Allibone and the extension of land boundaries.

GLC09836.05

1781-1864

Various

Header Record

Title: The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive [Decimalized .01-.35]

A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings, and newspapers.

GLC09791

1863/09/03

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D. M. Leatherman re: claim on land of a Confederate soldier

Responding to a claim upon land in Memphis, Tenn., owned by a man in the rebel service. Lincoln writes in part: "The Impropriety of bringing such cases to me is obvious to any one who will consider that I could not properly act on any case without understanding it, and that I have neither the means nor time to obtain such understanding."

GLC06788

1772/10/28

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: Purchasing land bordering Mt. Vernon from Charles West

Printed document, with text filled out and also signed in text by Washington. Witnessed by Robert Burwell and John Fitzhugh.

GLC06793

1821/03/12

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester re: tour to "Bluff and Back Again"

Differing opinions on how to equally divide land. Waterstains on the top third affect appearance but not legibility.

GLC06789.02

1806/03/15

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stedman re: embargo, Florida and the Miranda expedition

Ellery thanks Stedman, Federalist representative from Massachusetts, for his letters, remarks that "I cannot perceive any good arising out of partial restrictions of trade with G.B. but I can see great evil springing from a total non-Importatation edict." He writes "I wish we may obtain the Floridas by such an exchange as I have often mentioned. I don't wish to know secrets, but I am well satisfied that two million of dollars will not purchase them." He also talks about the Miranda expedition to liberate Venzuela of Spanish rule: "You will I hope be able to reassue that the Government hath…

GLC06827

1669/06/01

Pope, Sarah, fl. 1669

Manuscript document signed

Title: Land petition.

Petition for one of the first English children born in the New World, signed by Sarah Pope, a passenger aboard the third ship to arrive at Plymouth, the Anne.

GLC07954

1785/08/20

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement with William Wheeler concerning ownership of a farm

William Wheeler signed with his mark.

GLC03107.04217