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to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election

Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04536

to Walter Patterson re: grief caused by illness [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04537

to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04538

to Walter Patterson re: a new surveyor for Hudson

Paddock writes of various people looking to become surveyor for Hudson County. He notes that he would like to act as deputy to that position, but feels he is too old, and his health to poor to take on the responsibility. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04539

to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage

Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04540

to Walter Patterson re: controversy concerning judges

Storm speculates that the Governor's renomination of a certain judge Woodworth will cause a great controversy in the South. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04541

to Walter Patterson re: [fragment]

GLC03107.04542

to Walter Patterson re: [fragment]

GLC03107.04543

to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade

Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04544

Bill from the Supreme Court

The document is a bill for the Supreme Court case of James Jackson and Catherine Patterson against Joseph Duel. The presiding attorney was W. Patterson.

GLC03107.04545

to W.D. Patterson re: [in French]

GLC03107.04546

to W.D. Patterson re: request to forward mail

GLC03107.04547

to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy

P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04549

to William D. Patterson re: news of family and shipping

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04550

to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade

Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04551

to William D. Patterson re: decision to go to New Orleans

Fletcher writes that he has decided to go to New Orleans to try to procure a job in a counting house, and wonders if he could make the voyage on William's ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04552

to Philip S. Schuyler re: appointment to justice of the peace

Robert R. Livingston writes that he has just received news that Philip has been appointed to the position of justice of the peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04553

to John Swift re: family news

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

GLC03107.04554

to Montgomery Livingston re: best wishes for a pleasant stay in Italy

Robert L. Livingston wishes his son Montgomery to enjoy his stay in Italy and to learn as much as he can of its Roman history. He also gives news of the family at Clermont.

GLC03107.04555

to Montgomery Livingston re: encouragement to learn the German language

Robert L. Livingston applauds his son's desire to learn the German language, and encourages him to board with a German family.

GLC03107.04556

"They won't propose"

Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.

GLC03107.04557

to Philip Livingston re: plan for a house

Gautier describes his plan for a house for Philip Livingston, and also includes a drawing of the ground floor and front part of the house.

GLC03107.04558

to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods

The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.

GLC03107.04559

to Peter Miller re: subpoena to appear before the Chancellor

The subpoena orders Peter Miller to appear before the Chancellor, Reuben H. Walworth, in the Court of Chancery in order to answer to a complaint made by John S. Livingston.

GLC03107.04560

to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France

Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.

GLC03107.04561

to Mrs. Livingston re: witness for a trial

C. Bushnell advises Mrs. Livingston that a certain Mr. Smails is a crucial witness to the defense in a present trial, and urges her to ensure his appearance at the trial. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04562

to Mrs. Livingston re: court proceedings

Bushnell and Gaul inform Mrs. Livingston of the recent events in a certain court case, and also emphasize the importance of a specific note as a key piece of evidence. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04563

Receipt from Jacob Haver of rent due the Livingston's

Jacob Haver made a payment of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04564

Receipt of rent from George Kalderhyse of rent due the Livingston's

George Kalderhyse paid wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04565

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Receipt of rent payment for Walter, Robert, Henry, and John Livingston.

GLC03107.04566

Receipt from Abraham Kamer of rent due the Livingston's

Payment of wheat for rent due Henry, John, and Walter Livingston.

GLC03107.04567

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04568

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Robert, John, Walter, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04569

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Robert, Walter, Henry, and John Livingston.

GLC03107.04570

Receipt of wheat

GLC03107.04571

Receipt of one bushel from John H. Miller

GLC03107.04572

Receipt of wheat

GLC03107.04573

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04574

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04575

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04576

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04577

Receipt of flour from Edward Thorn

GLC03107.04578

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04579

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04580

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04581

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04582

Receipt from Conrad Myer of wheat for rent due Robert, John, Walter, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04583

Receipt of wheat from Jacob Myer for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04584

Receipt of wheat from John Mackelly of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04585

Receipt of wheat from Garret Brown of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04586

Receipt of wheat from William Rarick of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04587

Receipt of wheat from Johannes Yager of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04588

Receipt of wheat from Tobias Miller of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04589

Receipt of wheat from James Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04590

Receipt of wheat from Mathias Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04591

Receipt of wheat from John Rossman of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04592

Receipt of wheat from John Silvernail for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04593

Receipt of wheat from John F. Shafer for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04594

Receipt of wheat from Peter Krine for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04595

Receipt of wheat from John Tincelpagh for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04596

Receipt of wheat from Philip H. Coons for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04597

Receipt of wheat from Philip Pulver for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04598

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Ribenburgh for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04599

Receipt of wheat from Peter M. Ham for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04600

Receipt of wheat from Cristobhel Kaughatom for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04601

Receipt of wheat from Michel Nifen for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04602

Receipt of wheat from Philip Fels for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04603

Receipt of wheat from Martin Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04604

Receipt of wheat from Ruben McAran for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04605

to Sebastian Bauman

Encloses an account of the cannons and other ordnance Major Bauman is to bring down to the Chesapeake from Baltimore. Coordination with other ordnance vessels will be organized by George Washington and another General [Mordecai] Gist. Also discusses...

GLC02437.01170

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that he has completed all the shells he was commissioned to create, according to their agreement. Mentions that Captain [possibly William] Stevens has arrived and will build a fence around shot and shells and then take his men...

GLC02437.01707

Return of Stores, expended at the different Batteries, on the 13th and 14th Instant.

Lists quantities of stores used at the Grand Battery, Left Battery, and Redoubt under Colonel Lamb during the siege of Yorktown. Lamb commanded the Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.

GLC02437.01227

to Henry Knox

Discusses the difficulty of completing work without artificers in the south. Requests that a few carpenters and smiths be sent to their aid.

GLC02437.01258

to Henry Knox [in French]

Written from Burlington, likely in New Jersey. Mentions John Doughty. Cannot go to Philadelphia due to a broken arm sustained in a fight, possibly with Doughty. Appear to have served as a cook.

GLC02437.01358

to John Jacob Faesch

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Advises Faesch that Captain [William] Stevens will soon be arriving with a small party to reproof shells, and will be bringing "a section of a French 8 inch shell...

GLC02437.01431

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be...

GLC02437.01621

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received an appointment to precede Mr. Peirce (possibly referring to John Peirce, Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts) in the settlement of the Virginia line accounts. Requests that "a lad" from Colonel Swift's...

GLC02437.02340

to Captain Dusten

Informs Captain Dusten that a quartermaster will show him where to get firewood and other supplies for his men to aid them throughout the coming winter. Mentions Stoney Point and Verplanks Point. Mentions he also sent this information to Captain...

GLC02437.02695

to Henry Knox

Lists his expenses and asks Knox for assistance in finding employment in New York since he has lost his position as a clerk. Copies in a recommendation from his former employer and gives the reason for his discharge as the liquidation of the firm.

GLC02437.03511

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox, "It is with the most poignant grief I inform you of the departure of my dear partner, who after a severe illness of near four weeks took her leave of this scene of trouble on Saturday the 23d Instant..."

GLC02437.03808

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.

GLC02437.03824

to William Duer

Discusses a [financial] settlement involving Platt, Peirce, and the payment of warrants. Plans to sail 22 August 1788 for Penobscot (in present-day Maine), and does not expect to return until 20 September. Presents his respects to Lady Kitty Duer...

GLC02437.03969

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that...

GLC02437.04206

to Nicholas Eveleigh

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Informs Eveleigh that he is appointed Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, and informs him of the salary. Adds that Captain Joseph [Hardy] has been employed in the Treasury...

GLC02437.04354

to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis's letters written on the 17th and 23rd (see GLC02437.04479). Discusses the situation of the invalids, particularly the invalid pensioners. Upon reviewing the subject with other general members, believes it to be impracticable to...

GLC02437.04492

to William Eustis

Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid...

GLC02437.04560

to William Duer

Acknowledges receipt of an invitation from Duer. Confirms that he and Henry Jackson will meet Duer at Princeton next Wednesday evening. Asks him to bring Mr. [William] Constable.

GLC02437.04927

to William Duer

Later copy of GLC02437.05402.

GLC02437.05401

to William Duer

Discusses ongoing negotiations concerning Duer's land shares. States he expects Duer "will make a full & explicit offer" to [Théophile] Cazenove's offer. Believes if Duer's offer is as "reasonable" as he presumes it will be he should receive an...

GLC02437.05738

to William Duer

Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the $50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including...

GLC02437.05749

to Henry Knox

Reports that this letter will be delivered by a Mr. Amory, who is going to Philadelphia to enquire into the claims of the United States against D. Parker & Co. Amory is Parker's attorney, and he is anxious to settle these claims. Says he transmitted...

GLC02437.06001

to Ebenezer Dunton

Discusses the alterations he requested to be made to the windows of his new house. Informs Dunton to skip the alterations, saying, "I am not obstinate and therefore I give up my opinion to your judgment - but I pray you to have everything in true...

GLC02437.06079

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a friend of his will be visiting Philadelphia to look after some business. Notes his friend "possesses good wishes in a singular Degree" and recommends Knox's attention to him. Wishes Knox well.

GLC02437.06172

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a business transaction involving Knox. Notes he will send his acknowledgement on both sums [of money?]. Wishes him good health and contentment.

GLC02437.06310

to William Eustis

Asks for support as he will be going before the legislature, about mistakes made by the surveyors related to the Waldo patent lands. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06344

to Ebenezer Dunton

Places an order for 1500 feet of pine planks, among other items.

GLC02437.06570

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about the possibility of constructing a temporary greenhouse and includes a diagram. Continues with other plans for buildings and household matters.

GLC02437.06598

to Henry Knox

Discusses building materials such as bricks and fences.

GLC02437.06606

to Ebenezer Dunton

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive instructions to Dunton, for when he arrives back in Maine, to continue building projects he left behind at the end of the previous fall. The project seems to...

GLC02437.06649