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Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury

Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03482

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife

Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.

GLC03107.03485

Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03501

Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly

GLC03107.03512

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03515

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of redwood

Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03518

Settlement of Jesse Ford's account

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03522

Settlement of Cornelius Rohrbarken's account

GLC03107.03523

Settlement of William Livingston's account

GLC03107.03525

Account of Ebenezer Loomis

GLC03107.03529

Settlement of Samuel Tucker's account

GLC03107.03533

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell pork

Hammond offers to sell Robert, Jr. some pork at what he believes to be the lowest possible price. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03538

Lease of house and farm to James Bucher

The document outlines a lease agreement between Robert, Jr. and James Bucher. Bucher signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03539

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 April 1784, and includes charges for "doctoring" Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03544

Account of Frederick C. Shiffer

GLC03107.03545

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in account settlement

William Post asks Robert, Jr. to have patience, and to delay the settlement of their account until Post receives payment from his own debtors.

GLC03107.03546

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased two hogsheads of molasses.

GLC03107.03549

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge states that there is a high demand for flour in New York, but little demand coming from abroad. He also notes that the demand for dry goods has remained quite stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03552

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen, cotton, indigo, chocolate, and other goods from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03554

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life

"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered....

GLC03107.03558

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03559

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works

Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03565

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03566

[Promotion of Henry Eugene Davies to Major General]

Official document promoting Davies, signed by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Partially printed from an engraving, with blanks filled in by hand. Features two detailed patriotic scenes and a blue paper seal...

GLC03113

War Without Disguise

or "The Frauds of Neutral Commerce. A Justification of Belligerent Captures, with observations on the Answer to War in Disguise, and Mr. Madison's Examination. Showing that the true interests of America require the rigid application of the British...

GLC03107.05324

A Discourse on the Life, Services and Character of Stephen van Rensselaer

Printed by Hoffman & White

GLC03107.05329

Insurance policy for the Ship Anne

GLC03107.05334

Endorsement for a letter

GLC03107.05335

Account of Robert Livingston

Items on the account include different varieties of cloth.

GLC03107.05338

Account of sugar and other goods

GLC03107.05340

to Robert Livingston re: iron production

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05341

Receipt of wheat from Rogers Mackdonnel for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05344

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05345

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05347

Account of Collon Fraysen

GLC03107.05348

to Robert Livingston re: shipping instruction for beaver furs

GLC03107.05351

Deed of land to Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05353

Conveyance of a farm by Nancy van Dyke to Henry W. Livingston

Docketed on verso. Nancy van Dyke signed with her mark.

GLC03107.05356

Lease of a farm from John P. Miller

GLC03107.05359

Lease of a farm to Henry P. Smith

GLC03107.05364

Release of farm to Henry W. Livingston

Followed by a signed statement by John I. Kilmer, in which he binds himself to the above agreement.

GLC03107.05368

Lease of land from Henry W. Livingston

James Waring signed with his mark.

GLC03107.05374

Sale of land to Henry W. Livingston

GLC03107.05375

Sale of land to Archibald Kennedy

GLC03107.05376

to Josiah Sutherland re: purchase of land from Henry W. Livingston

GLC03107.05377

Land indenture and rental agreement with Isaac Man

GLC03107.05390

Release of land to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05396

Grant to Andrew Gardner of 122 acres woodland in the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.05398

to Viscount Cornbury re: review of Robert Livingston's accounts

GLC03107.05402

Account book from 1806

GLC03107.05411

Legal proclamation

GLC03107.05414

Purchase of land in Colorado

GLC03107.05416

Conveyance of the estate of the late Nicholas van Rensselaer to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05419

Grant of land to Hugh Munroe

GLC03107.05425

Exemplification of Letters Patent to Henry van Rensselaer

GLC03107.05429

Ledger of Philip Livingston [Ledger 1]

GLC03107.05430

Indexed account book [index only]

GLC03107.05432

Account book of Robert Livingston Jr. [reverse calf]

GLC03107.05433

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

GLC03107.05443

Deed

Deed transferring to eldest son and heir Robert Livingston Jr. (?) share of 100 acres of land at Salisbury, CT
Executors of estate of Philip Livingston: Catherine Livingston, Peter van Brugh Livingston, John Livingston, Philip...

GLC03107.05448

Indenture for John Peter Lowery

Indenture for lease of a farm to John Peter Lowry

GLC03107.05453

Mortgage on land purchased

Mortgage on land purchased from Benjamin John (also signed by him)

Lot sold was in "the Oblong or Equivalent Lands surrendered by the Colony of Connecticut to the Colony of New York."

GLC03107.05454

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Lucius Reynolds

GLC03107.05456

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Jacob Cillmer [or Kilmor]

GLC03107.05461

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Philip Coachman

GLC03107.05464

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to William Shoeck

GLC03107.05466

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

State of Massachusetts in Convention [State Constitution]

GLC03116

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

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

[Diary of Isaac H. Moore, B company, 138th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry]

Autograph manuscript signed of Isaac H. Moore, a sergeant in 138th regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps. Diary is written largely in pen. Discusses the campaign of the Army of the Potomac from May to August 1864...

GLC03131.03

[Diary of George T. Tosh, Iowa,1st light battery]

Autograph manuscript signed. Diary written by George T. Tosh, a soldier in lst Iowa Battery.

GLC03131.05

1862 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. A notable entry includes Setember 3rd when the Brigadier General says: "I am not a speechmaker. This is not the business of the soldier, but to fight and obey orders, that is what you are here for...

GLC03131.07.01

1863 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.

GLC03131.07.02

Baptism Record

Benjamin Franklin Stout was baptised and received the name Christian.

GLC03131.07.03

Evidence Required

Affidavit of a commissioned officer as to when and where and under what circumstances the alleged Malarial Fever was contracted.

GLC03131.07.04

to Sir

A call to arms. Letter reminds recipient of Frank Stout's bravery and ability and asks that he fight under Stout. Stout is going back again for six months.

GLC03131.07.07

An Address Delivered by Col. Henry Royer

On the Formal Transfer of the Soldiers' Monument to the City Council of Pottsville. He remembered those who volunteered for the Union , in particular the 129th, of whom Stout was a member.

GLC03131.07.08

[History of 157th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers]

Autograph manuscript. Noted as a copy and signed "Thomas E. Carter" on page one. Not really a diary, although first three pages contain information that Richie received the book on 5 September 1864, the day Private Joseph Richie Co. C, 157th...

GLC03131.13

Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the...

GLC03131.15.001

Correspondence regarding arrival at camp

GLC03131.15.004

Peter Butternut

One poem about Peter Butternut. "My Name is Peter Butternut, I live in Tennessee, a man of wealth and consequence, at least I used to be." "Butternut" was a name given to confederate soldiers describing the colour of their uniforms.

GLC03131.15.009

Sultana Survivors. The sixth reunion of these veterans at Adrian

GLC03131.15.010

A Balm for Trouble. General Sherman on the St. Louis Muddle

GLC03131.15.012

Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.019

Circular regarding staff of the Bureau of Pensions

GLC03131.15.021

Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.028

Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.031

Pension data slip

GLC03131.15.035

Rules and Regulations of The Union Veteran's Union, of the United States

GLC03131.15.036

Announcement of Hiram C. Wells as District Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

GLC03131.15.038

Tax document

GLC03131.15.047

Tax document

GLC03131.15.048

Tax document

GLC03131.15.049

Tax document

GLC03131.15.053

Tax document

GLC03131.15.056