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"Squarepond"

A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.

GLC02744.279

Tempest in a Pea Pod

Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.

GLC02744.280

to J.W. Thayer

He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.

GLC02744.282

Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

GLC02744.286

to Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

GLC02744.287

to Brother and Sister

He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.

GLC02744.288

In Memoriam

Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.

GLC02744.289

to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

GLC02744.291

untitled

He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.

GLC02744.295

scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons

GLC02744.298

scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons.

GLC02744.301

to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)

By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.

GLC02744.302

to Charlie

He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.

GLC02744.305

to Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

GLC02744.311

to Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

GLC02744.315

to Charley

Glad they went to visit their aunts. He heard that the hotel they stayed in burned up a few days after they left.

GLC02744.317

to Charley

Sends kisses

GLC02744.318

to Charlie

He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.

GLC02744.323

to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

GLC02744.324

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.

GLC02744.326

The Fourteenth at Gettysburg

Portion of the speech deliverred by Chaplain Henry S. Stevens at the unveiling of the monument of Connecticut's honored regiment at Gettysburg July 3rd, 1884.

GLC02744.327

Highly Important from Richmond
From General Burnside's Army
Operations of the Steamer Currituck
Interesting from North Carolina

Four articles about the current war news including troop movements

GLC02744.329

The Rockville Leader-front page

Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.

GLC02744.332

1 envelope

With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it

GLC02744.335

to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)

He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.

GLC02744.336

to Brother and Sister

Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.

GLC02744.337

torn note

About a leave of absence.

GLC02744.341

Empty-Reads Reports of June

GLC02745.034

to J.G. Blaum

Handwriting is illegible.

GLC02745.094

to Ethan A. Jenks

Assistant Adjutant General Wright instructs Captain Jenks' detachment to rejoin the Seventh Regiment.

GLC02750.031

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 29 February 1864

GLC02750.076

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Riggs writes of the current events as alledged to have occurred, claims that Parliament had been dissolved, and that Admiral Benby sailed back to England from Boston with a ship full of privateers. Finally, Riggs writes of Richard Ingoldsby's desire...

GLC03107.00573

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00580

to Robert Livingston re: the deaths of Robert's two brothers

Millie Livingston (Robert's Sister) writes to pass on the news of the deaths of James and William Livingston. She also writes to quell Robert's anxieties about the living conditions for young Robert, who with the death of his uncles would stay with...

GLC03107.00583

to Robert Livingston re: the death of Stephen van Cortlandt

Graham sends his condolences on the death of Stephen Van Cortlandt. He also discusses Livingston's suspension from being Collector of the Excise, which he considers to be "a paradox" when viewed with the same eye as reading of Bellomont's "Esteem"...

GLC03107.00586

to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children

Winthrop apologizes for his previous lack of written salutations, and begins with expressing his surprise at understanding that John Livingston was interested in the hand of Mary Winthrop, believing that Livingston had visited him on his return home...

GLC03107.00591

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Graham writes of the news he recently received from England. The King and Parliament are in accord, according to Graham, and England is willing to join Scotland on its colonial excursion. Merchants have continued their complaints against the...

GLC03107.00594

to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland

Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his...

GLC03107.00601

Discrepancies in pay of Victuallers of New York and Albany

James Weemes discusses the rationales for the peculiarity that the Victualler at New York is paid 1/2 pence less per Soldier Victualled than his counterpart at Albany, with reasons ranging from earlier hunting requirements to inconvenience of laying...

GLC03107.00604

re: overture to neighboring Indian tribe

Livingston writes suggesting a peace offering: "It may honor our condition if they are inclined to press such the matter we shall be very willing to serve you with all the fidelity imaginable, this may lay the foundation of such a trust and...

GLC03107.00605

re: Request that Livingston and Schuyler submit accounts with the Remonstrance

Robert Livingston and Peter Schuyler are each ordered to submit their own accounts of the illegal administration of the Provincial Government by the Council. Written at Fort William Henry

GLC03107.00608

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Livingston owed Cuyler 11 shillings 3 pence for three items, including one involving his daughter Margaret.

GLC03107.00610

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Contains two letters. The first bears no apparent signature. The second letter is dated July 1701 and is signed by O.V. Swieten. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00612

to Robert Livingston re: prospect of a peaceful summer

Jamison writes to thank Livingston for his news on the Indian situation, claiming "We hear from Boston there is little prospect of any warr this Summer" and his hopes that this is a sign of things to come. He also writes of the Assembly elections,...

GLC03107.00621

to Robert Livingston re: forwarding Parliamentary addresses to King

Riggs writes of the murder of a man "last sunday morneing wee found one of our men ded in the street, three men run awaye that night" and also of his enclosure of "the house of Lords and the house of Commons address to the King . . . [which] contains...

GLC03107.00624

to Robert Livingston re: his return home

John writes of his plans to return to New York the next day, and requests that Mr. Saffer bring 5 dozen buttons for a vest and his "Portmantey trunck."

GLC03107.00627

Petition to John Nanfan re: explanation of an incomplete account summary

Livingston petitioned with an explanation as to the incompleteness of an accounting of all payments received from the Provincial Government for the previous seventeen years. This report remained incomplete, according to Livingston, due to...

GLC03107.00629

to Robert Livingston re: business ventures

John writes with news of his arrival to New London, where he finds himself busy trying to transport "dearre and appells" from Hartford for the Sloop he and his brother-in-law Vetch had purchased. The ship, which had been "Creaned and Tealeered," is...

GLC03107.00630

to Robert Livingston re: recommendations for his next actions

Weemes informs Livingston that he has done him the favor of visiting Livingston's wife in order to discuss some previously specified matters. He then requests that Livingston assist him in petitioning for a few months off of work. Docketed.

GLC03107.00631

to Robert Livingston re: return of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch

Winthrop happily writes of the "preservation & safe returne" of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch, and claims to have had "many doubts." He states that he has heard "but a little" of their plans for the next voyage, and writes of an "Act layde before...

GLC03107.00635

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's problems with the Government

John writes home to discuss the problems that father wrote of to son, namely the difficulties in being reimbursed for the moneys outlayed for the Provincial Government. He says "I hope since god has been so merceyfull as for to Releve us of one Govr...

GLC03107.00637

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's financial difficulties

Discusses business dealings with his father-in-law, and a Mr. Boland.

GLC03107.00638

to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Gilbert, who had been sent to be schooled by Mr. Stoddard, sends his affections home to his parents and asks if his brother Robert had yet returned from Scotland. As for his schooling, Gilbert writes "I hope I shall be mindfull of the counsel you...

GLC03107.00640

Fragment of account sheet re: expenditures outlayed for province of New York

Part of an itemized list detailing each of the outlays of Livingston made for the Province of New York, totalling £5335 19 shillings 2 1/4 pence. The outlays included "Incidents" and Provisions for the Indians of the Five Nations , and "for Makeing...

GLC03107.00641

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of expenditures for a voyage on the Sloop Mary. Hollebord acknowledges payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00644

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison apoligizes for writing "an empty letter," yet proceeds to write for almost two pages describing how he considers the actions taken against Livingston as proof of a corrupt system, "the corruptest governments in the world see cause to varnish...

GLC03107.00647

Petition re: constant and sincere affection to King William III

Request that Nicolas Bayard, Philip French, David Jamison and Robert Lyrting sign the petition (already signed by Philip and David Schuyler, Wessel Den Brook, Albert Ryckman, Gerrit Francisse, Johannes Glenn, Naming Harmense and Robert Livingston)...

GLC03107.00650

to Robert Livingston re: news of the wars of Europe

Sharpas writes first of Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York, with his retinue including his wife and children, Mr. Honan his private secretary, and Coll Richard Ingoldsby. He then writes of the war which was ongoing in Europe, in which...

GLC03107.00655

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Jamison sends "with much regret" the news of an abandoned wreck found near Montauk, containing brandy, french wine and Samuel Vetch's personal journal. However, he writes of "good hopes" regarding the missing Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00656

[to Mr. Stoddart] re: goods for Gilbert Livingston

Young Robert Livingston, in whose hand this letter is apparantly written, writes to Gilbert Livingston's schoolmaster in an effort to maintain congenial relations. He sends his wishes that "I hope [Gilbert] is a good Boy and Learns his Book and...

GLC03107.00659

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.00663

Account of Robert Livingston

Broadhurst acknowledges receipt of money from Robert Livingston for his son John.

GLC03107.00670

Restoration of Livingston's Estate

Orders from the Colonial Governor and Council of New York restoring Robert Livingston "to the quiet and Peaceable possession of his Estate reall and Personall." Docketed on verso. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00671

Writt re: auditing Livingston's lands and properties

A Writt authorizing the tabulation of the "true value of the Lands and Tenements Goods and Chattells of Robt Livingston Esqr," ordered by King William III.

GLC03107.00674

"Account of what Rt. Livingston owes by Bond with interest & without"

A list of eight individuals to whom Livingston owes bonds with interest, totalling £1225 15 shillings 5 pence. In addition, he also owes £619 16 shillings 2 pence in bonds without interest, for a total of £1845 11 shillings 7 pence in monies owed.

GLC03107.00679

Commissioners of Customs report re: Robert Livingston's finances

The report of the Commissioners of the Customs, (Wenham and [Panconniere]), detailed by Viscount Cornbury to examine and report on Livingston's accounts for the Excise and Quit Rents of Albany, in which it was determined that all accounts were up to...

GLC03107.00681

Accounts re: estate of late Gabrise Minvielle

Account sheet concerning the estate of Gabrise Minvielle beginning November 1702.

GLC03107.00683

Accounts re: estate of Gabrise Minvielle [in Dutch]

An account of items purchased by Minvielle of Livingston from 18 to 25 November 1702.

GLC03107.00686

Deposition of Barne Cosens re: Livingston's warrants for salary

Cosens avows that Robert Livingston produced "warrants for his sallary as Comisary for the victualling of the forces at Albany from the first day of May 1698 to the first day of May 1699."

GLC03107.00688

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of Livingston's account with Hogan from 14 December 1702 to 14 April 1704.

GLC03107.00690

'A Sayre [Satire] upon the Times'

Verse entitled "A Saytr upon ye Times." Caustic critique of an "Unhappy York," where a manipulative church and king have allowed the colony's political affairs to become rife with corruption and hypocrisy. In New York "villians triumph under a...

GLC03107.00692

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of transactions beginning 21 July 1701 and ending 24 June 1704.

GLC03107.00696

Blank orders granting power to determine debts due to soldiers in New York

Copies of blank order statements, granting power to individuals named by each of the four companies of soldiers in New York to determine debts due to the soldiers and non-commissioned officers.

GLC03107.00700

Reinstatement of Livingston as Secretary for Indian Affairs [copy]

Findings of the Lords of Trade and Plantations, supplemented with Queen Anne's orders that "the Governor or Commander in Chieff of her Majesties Province of New York for ye time being, is to give ye necessary Directions for Restoring and Readmitting...

GLC03107.00703

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00706

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the New York Marcht. Signed by three Assurers for the sum fo 50 pounds each: William Walford, Thomas Humfreys, and William Jordan. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00709

Petition to Queene Anne re: repayment for outlays

Copy of p.1 and 2 of GLC 3107.01.00707 (excluding petition). Livingston's transmittal letter, and the letters forwarding petition from the Queen to the Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00711

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Kathrine. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00717

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped from London to New York via the Dove. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00718

to Sidney Godolphin re: difficulties of returning home with money

Copy of p.1 of GLC 3107.01.00725. Discusses inability to be paid salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs position without difficulties (dangerous voyages, bureaucratic entanglements, French privateers).

GLC03107.00726

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Request to be repaid for the victualling of two companies of troops in New York for four months, including interest.

GLC03107.00732

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00731. Discusses newest efforts to gain support of Commissioners of Trade and Plantations in effort to gain £875 owed in back salary.

GLC03107.00734

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00728 and 00729. States his case requesting reimbursement of funds for victualling and requests a corrobating letter to be forwarded to the Lord Treasurer. P.2 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00733, a note from Joseph Tredenham and...

GLC03107.00735

to Queen Anne re: Petition on behalf of Robert Livingston

The committee agrees that Coll. Fletcher suspended Livingston from his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs without just cause, and that since Livingston continued to fulfill the duties of this position, he is owed a salary from the British government...

GLC03107.00736

to Sidney Godolphin re: request for payment

Petition for nine years salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs, as having been reinstated by Queen Anne.

GLC03107.00739

"Invoyce of Two Trunks and a Box of merchandise ship'd . . .

. . . on board of the ship the Genua Gally Captain John Cumby Commander bound for New York." Pages 1-7 contain two invoices for various articles of clothing and fabrics. Pages 8 -11 are a copy of GLC 3107.01.00740. Docketed on the verso of p.7 and...

GLC03107.00741

to Sir Charles Hedges re: request for commission

Draft of GLC 3107.01.00742, requesting new Royal Commission.

GLC03107.00743

"Invoyce of goods shipped on Board the Industry . . .

. . .Capt. John Bond Commander Bound for New York." Merchandise includes various fabrics and articles of clothing. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00753

to the Lords of the Treasury re: Livingston's money

Request that the Lords of the Treasury forward orders to the Governor of New York (Lord Cornbury) to pay Livingston his salary.

GLC03107.00756

"Invoice of goods mark'd and numbered . . .

. . . shipt on board the Unity William Patience Commander." With accompanying invoice dated 13 April 1706. Goods invoiced include fabric, thread, and wine.

GLC03107.00758

Legal document re: Livingston's bond to John Key and Wm. Livingston

The document states the conditions of Robert Livingston's obligation to "save defend and keep harm[less]" John Key and William Livingston during the term of his arrest.

GLC03107.00771

to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William...

GLC03107.00775

Key's testimony of an agreement between R. Livingston and Blackham

Key's testimony regarding a bond and agreement between Robert Livingston and Richard Blackham. According to Key, Blackham failed to fulfill his obligations and thus complicated the release of Livingston.

GLC03107.00782

to Mr. Mitchel and Finley re: request for a bill to Capt. Key

Livingston explains that he was with Mr. Mitchel earlier that day to draw a Bill of Exchange on the account of James Douglas. He then explains that he will be out of town for the evening, and requests that two bills be given to Capt. Key that...

GLC03107.00784

"The humble petition of Ch. Lodwick . . .

. . . attorney to . . . widow and Executrix of Seph. Cortlandt Deceased and Robt. Livingston." In a petition addressed to Sidney Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, Lodwick attests to the fact that Livingston and van Cortlandt victualled troops at...

GLC03107.00786

Bail bond for Robert Livingston

Fragment of the lower right-hand side of paper. Contains the signatures and seals of William Livingston and John Key. The docket reads: "Bail bond for me rejected by Mr. Bishop."

GLC03107.00788

List of R. Livingston's clothes and necessities on board the Unity

List of various articles, including shoes, wigs, saddles, and other amenities that Livingston had on board with him as he travelled to New York.

GLC03107.00790

"Invoyce of 13 Bales 3 Trunks & 3 Cases Containing merchandise . . .

. . . shipped by James Douglas mercht in London On Board the Dove JohnWilde Master bound for New York." Both James Douglas and Robert Livingston were responsible for shipping the goods, however, Douglas appears to have drawn up the document....

GLC03107.00792

Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother

Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including...

GLC03107.00794

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00796