1866/10/20

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: inquiry regarding Rev. John Livingston

Armstrong inquires about the history of Reverand John Livingston, who was expelled from Great Britain in 1603, and then moved to Holland. His son was Robert Livingston (1654-1728), who moved to New York in the 17th century. Armstrong notes that he is interested in genealogy, and also believes himself to be a descendent of John Livingston.

GLC03107.04166

[n.y.]/08/20

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston genealogy

Armstrong states that he received the photos of Rev. John Livingston and his wife, and discusses some new finds in the Livingston genealogy.

GLC03107.04167

1868/02/26

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston pedigree

GLC03107.04168

1875/10/20

Millitt, D.J., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he can.

GLC03107.04170

circa 1783-1815

Alberts, Ward, fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: arrangements for a "Patriarch's ball"

GLC03107.04171

1889/01/22

Oakley, Adile, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: a letter mentioning his father's name

Adile states that he has enclosed a letter that announces [Johnston's] father's name, as he believes he would appreciate possessing such an item.

GLC03107.04175

1775/12/21

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: sympathy for the death of Robert's father

GLC03107.04192

1775/07/01

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04194

1765/11/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199

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

14 September 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order to the Commissary for the arrearage of provisions due to Mrs. Corbin of the Invalids]

Includes a note at the top of the page, in Shaw's hand, from Jonathan Pugh, Lieutenant of Invalids, which reads, "This is to certify that Mrs. Margaret Corbin (wife of John Corbin a soldier in the corps of Invalids) has not drawn any liquor with the ration allowed her since the 1st Jany 1782." Below, Shaw relates that Mrs. Corbin has two Congressional resolves in her favor, "she having had a husband and son killed and was herself wounded at Brandywine in 1777. She is allowed a full ration per day, half pay for life and a suit of clothes annually. " Orders the Commissary to give her the…

GLC02437.01611

11 February 1784

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court martial of soldiers from Constitution Island]

Major Gibbs serves as president. Contains the detailed proceedings of the trial of a group of soldiers from Constitution Island who broke into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. According to GLC02437.02948, they "abused his Wife, and plundered his Store," stealing goods and money. The Court rules that two of the soldiers must suffer death (Samuel E. Andrews and Samuel Sanders), three other participants are to receive "one hundred lashes on their naked backs at four different times," and the other participant should receive "one hundred lashes on his naked back."

GLC02437.02949

May 27, 1791

Cox, James, 1751-1834

Manuscript document signed

Title: [receipt for drawing lessons for Knox's children]

Receipt in Knox's hand and signed by Cox. The receipt is for eight pounds one shilling that Knox paid Cox, an English-born drawing master in Philadelphia, for teaching his daughter Lucy and his son Harry "the art of drawing and for colors."

GLC02437.04959

29 October 1801

Knowles, Abner, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter is signed by ten different men who are the subscribers of a place called Sandy Stream Plantation. A recommendation of Joel Rich. Introduces Knox to Joel Rich who is a settler residing on Knox's land. Describes Rich's situation saying that the gentleman went into the woods with his family and has one son who is partly blind. Also notes most of the family had the fever when they visited them. States the family has always been peaceable settlers and asks that they receive the value of 100 acres of land or as much as Knox feels is proper. Written from Sandy Stream Plantation, which is…

GLC02437.07646

[n.y.]/09/14

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Letter

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: plea for forgiveness

The author of the letter begs Crawfurd to forgive him for his faults, and wonders why he is criticized so harshly.

GLC03107.04481

[n.y.]/09/24

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: news of the family

GLC03107.04482

1803/04/23

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China

Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04497

7 February 1786

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between Isaac Winslow; someone with the initials T.F. (perhaps Thomas Flucker, Lucy's father); Francis Waldo, an uncle of Lucy Knox; and a Mr. Wetmore. Also mentions the price of the lands and the taxes involved.

GLC02437.03240

26 May 1787

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's estate.

GLC02437.03554

20 August 1788

Winthrop, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winthrop informs Knox he has examined county records regarding the estate of the late Thomas Flucker and Flucker's father. Encloses minutes pertaining to the records (GLC02437.03967). Instructs Knox to pay D. Rand.

GLC02437.03966

23 October 1788

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Collected payment on several accounts for Knox. Encloses papers (not included) related to the "appraisement" of the estate of [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's deceased father-in-law. Discusses back taxes related to Flucker's lands that have been sold.

GLC02437.04011

10 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in genteel society. Imagines that one of his friends might have already recommended him to Knox. Believes that Knox might suspect his employment in a public office might distract him from their mutual interests in the Waldo patent lands, but Winslow believes that this should not be a problem. Adds that Knox knows how much Winslow wants the new…

GLC02437.04237

19 July 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's most recent letter, and hopes that Knox's youngest son's health will improve. Mentions that the General Court has not discussed the petitions from the Waldo patent lands, and describes a meeting he recently held with some of the petitioners. Feels that he and Knox have a strong likelihood of receiving a favorable decision when the Court does discuss the petitions. Discusses several other business matters.

GLC02437.04294

16 June 1795

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear the Knox and his family have arrived safely in Boston and hopes that their journey to Maine will be peaceful. Also forwards some papers (not included).

GLC02437.06443

28 October 1797

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance as he finds himself unable to provide adequately for himself and his family. Noted as written in Portland, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07039