October 1835

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph manuscript

Title: Memorandum book

Shopping list including groceries, books, shoes, earthenware, hats, dry goods, medicines, hardware and other goods. The last few pages list money spent on various goods.

GLC03434.34

17 October 1828

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sales and hiring negroes of Mildred Bradshaws estate, by J Winn for G Winn

Lists property sold and enslaved people outsourced for labor on Mildred Bradshaw's estate, for which George Winn is the agent. Also lists who the names of enslaved people who were sent out with the price paid for them, and the quality of their work. Goods sold include a "bay mare," a stove, a spinning wheel and a pot. The cash earned is also divided among Bradshaw's heirs.

GLC03434.43

22 November 1824

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: [Advertisement of personal property, including slaves, for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Announcing the credit sale of enslaved people and other articles belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn. Besides the "several negroes," articles to be sold include corn, fodder, tools and furniture.

GLC03434.46

26 November 1824

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]

Inventory lists the value of items belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn, including enslaved people, tools, livestock and foodstuffs. Also lists outstanding debts on Winn's estate. Among the enslaved people listed is "An old and superannuated woman Phebe (considered to be worth nothing)." Docket notes that the enslaved people were hired out from the estate. Appraised by John Fuqua, John G. Hughes and Pearce W. Metton. Signed by John Winn as administrator of the estate of Thomas Winn.

GLC03434.53

January 25, 1876

John, Lvin, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A list of furniture that was in Senator Bruce's rooms. This was written on letterhead for Sheriff of Bolivar Country, J. E. Ousley.

GLC09400.065

1835/08/21

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Toland

Jackson agrees to pay the debt that his adopted son, Andrew Jackson Jr., owes on furniture that he had purchased two years earlier. Jackson adopted his son as an infant from his wife's brother and sister-in-law, Severn and Elizabeth Rucker. His high hopes for Andrew Jackson Jr. were never realized, and Jackson spent much of his last decade paying off debts for his son, as in this letter.

GLC02527

[1817]/04/02

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Samuel Lane re: a proposal to sell his own furniture to the White House

Written as President, noting "a considerable deficiency, in the sum appropriated" to furnish the White House and proposing that he leave some personal furniture "at a fair price".

GLC02793.013

1849/04/03

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: Letter appointing Lieut. Col. W. W. J. Bliss to disburse money for furnishings

Signed as President

GLC02793.027

1807/10/14

Broom, Jacob, 1752-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Broom re: "the public sentiment inclines"

GLC02470.06

1684/10/29

Bueno, Joseph, fl. 1684

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account with Bueno for provisions including molasses, pewter, and tobacco, totalling £57.

GLC03107.00122

1698/03/15

Arnold, John, fl. 1698

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Duncan Campbell

Campbell purchased "one crank", "one square pie," "2 mill saws," and "1 pott of brass." Date on docket is 31 March 1699.

GLC03107.00484

1704/03/30

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: "Invoyce of one Cask and three Bales of Merchandise . . .

. . . ship'd by me Robt. Livingston on board of the ship Adventure Capt. Robt. Sinclair Commander bound for New York, on my proper account and Risque . . .." Invoice for merchandise including dishes, textiles, and clothing. On p.4 there begins a second invoice of the same date for "Two Trunks and Four Bales of Merchandise" including feather caps, animal skins, and fabrics.

GLC03107.00705

1697/11/18

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory of the estate of Andrew Russell

Itemized inventory of estate.

GLC03107.00386

1693/04/05

Livingston, John

Autograph document

Title: Inventory of items brought with John Livingston to school in New York

Inventory of the clothes taken to school with John Livingston, including "a Stuff morning gown," "a grey hatt & feather," "1 New testament Psalter and Primer," and "1 Bedd 1 Pillow 1 Red blanket & a green Rugg."

GLC03107.00232

1719/05

Le Roux, Charles, fl. 1718-1726

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased silver from Le Roux.

GLC03107.01283

1719/06/18

Auboyneau, John, fl. 1719

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Page 1 records that Livingston purchased feathers from Auboyneau on 11 May 1719. P 2 is a receipt of payment on 18 June 1719 signed by Auboyneau. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01292

1719/04/12

Keteltas, Gerret, fl. 1719-1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased a table, cloth, and other items from Keteltas on 11 November 1718. Keteltas acknowledges receipt of payment 12 April 1719. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01316

1770/07/29

Vangognoth, Joseph, fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for clothing and linen

"It is a very hard matter I must suffer thus for want of Cloathing & linen, & in Confinement, I humbly intreat you, that you will be pleased thro' pitty to a Confined Prisoner (unlawfully detain) that you'l send, & demand those things." P.2 is a list of clothing and other items left with "Plattner."

GLC03107.03245

1771/07/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261

1776/04/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties

Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and notes that he is doubtful that the Revenue Acts will be repealed.

GLC03107.03344

1778/04/09

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of goods

John states that he has sent Robert, Jr. one "bladder" of snuff, a kettle, a towel, and some squash seeds; and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a firkin of butter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03370

1773/06/12

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for chimney backs and Dutch stoves

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

1774/10/14

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the invoice/account include molasses, mint, shalloons, glass, and buttons.

GLC03107.03313

1774/10/15

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314

1774/12-1775/01/31

Post, Peter, fl. 1774-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

In December 1774, Robert Livingston, Jr. purchased flour, corn, iron pots, and cod fish from Peter Post.

GLC03107.03315