22 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to review papers that came with the letter in regards to an "estate in the eastern parts of Massachusetts." Wishes with his help to finish up the business with the Waldo patent. Writes that "[i]t is extremely important to me, to complete, immediately, the purchase of this estate, if it can be done with one security to myself; and as Mr. Samuel Winslow is now waiting in town for its conclusion, I take the liberty to request your early attention to the questions which are enclosed, and to any other collatial points which may tend to give me a full and complete possession of the…

GLC02437.10270

1815/02/02

United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, fl. 1815

Pamphlet

Title: A Declaration of the Society of People (Commonly called Shakers)

"Shewing their reasons for refusing to aid or abet the cause of war and bloodshed by wearing arms, paying fines, hiring substitutes, or rendering any equivalent for military service." The pamphlet was printed by E. & E. Hosford.

GLC03107.05326

1830

Pamphlet

Title: Catalogue of the Members of the Philomathean Society, instituted in Union College in 1795.

The pamphlet was printed by S.S. Riggs

GLC03107.05327

1836/07/27

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Pamphlet

Title: Order of commencement in Union College

GLC03107.05328

1839/04/15

Barnard, Daniel D. (Daniel Dewey), 1797-1861

Book

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

Printed by Hoffman & White

GLC03107.05329

1851

Wright, William B., fl. 1851

Pamphlet

Title: Opinion of Mr. Justice Wright, in the case of the People agt. Hermon Livingston

Two copies. Printed by P. Dean Carrique

GLC03107.05331

1802

Book

Title: A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice-President of the United States

Printed by Denniston and Cheetham.

GLC03107.05332

1929

Webster, J. Clarence, 1863-1950

Book

Title: Samuel Vetch

An address by Dr. J. Clarence Webster of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada on the occasion of the dedication of a monument to Samuel Vetch first British Governor of Nova Scotia. Printed in 1929.

GLC03107.05333

1740/03/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document signed

Title: Insurance policy for the Ship Anne

GLC03107.05334

1727/01/02

Endorsement

Title: Endorsement for a letter

GLC03107.05335

circa 1585-1763

Letter

Title: Letter [in French]

GLC03107.05336

1804/02/10

Saville, J.G., fl. 1804

Document signed

Title: Authorization for the release of a French woman taken captive

The document authorizes the release of Madame de Grosse, a French woman who was taken captive, and orders her unhindered return to France.

GLC03107.05337

1713/10/13

Kearny, Thomas, fl. 1713

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Items on the account include different varieties of cloth.

GLC03107.05338

1791/02/02

De Lameter, Cornelius, fl. 1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of wheat from Baltes Proper for rent due Walter, John, Robert, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05339

11 September 1782

Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "A Capt. [possibly Jonathan] Lawrence of the Corps of Sappers is so unwell in sick quarters as to make it necessary for his servant (who is now in Camp) to be with him - beg therefore that your permission may be granted to send him off immediately."

GLC02437.01599

16 September 1782

Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "the quarter master general has told me a few days since, that he could not furnish me with any Masons; untill the 20th of the present instant ; it also seems to me that he is not able to supply with lime and other essential articles, to carry on the work with celerity: these reasons induces me to imagine it improper to begin the masonry this fall, for in a little while the front will hinder us from doing any business of this kind - I think it would be much more advantageous to turn all the means we have to the repairing and building accommodations for the troops in the Garrison, for…

GLC02437.01616

21 September 1782

Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I herewith Transmit your honor a Return - agreeable to your request, hope and Doubt not but Will meet your approbation." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper.

GLC02437.01622

18 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Request to supervise "the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes, taking care that a proportion of them be Artillery men." Retained "copy" prepared for Knox's files, copied out in the hand of aide-de-camp John Lillie, and signed for Knox by him. Also bears Lillie's docket on verso.

GLC02437.02788

16 December 1783

Vose, Elijah, ?-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a fellow officer for discharge. Marked "granted" on address leaf.

GLC02437.02834

26 February 1785

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wadsworth writes, "It is now in contemplation to appoint you Secretary at Warr- the Salary may possibly be 2500 dollars per annum- which is certainly too small, but small as it is, it is probable it will be 500 dollars less- and not worth Your acceptance." Suggests that if Knox accepts the position, he hire Samuel Blachley Webb to oversee affairs in New York while he remains in Boston.

GLC02437.03101

30 April 1785

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that [Samuel Blachley] Webb will be appointed, referring to his previous suggestion that Knox appoint Webb to work for him in the War Office. Mentions the recent resignation of General Schuyler (possibly Philip Schuyler) from an unspecified post. Notes that he and a John Brown were nominated for the position, but Brown received the post. Criticizes Brown extensively.

GLC02437.03135

26 March 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox as Secretary of the War Office to discuss the accusations against Major [John Plasgrave] Wyllys, Colonel Wadsworth's former assistant. Reports that Wyllys's friends received the news from Wyllys's brother-in-law, and are in great distress. Writes, "I hope the circumstances will prove more favorable than they did at first." Is surprised that Wyllys behaved this way, as it is out of character. Knows that Knox, when he begins an inquiry, will do so out of the noblest principles.

GLC02437.03253

9 November 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot remain any longer in New York. "Mr. Morris.s [sic] departure without finishing any thing has made it impossible for me to complete the business I came on. You may conclude the business with Mr. Rob Morris and consider me bound to perform as fully as if present my selfe" (referring to the sum of money Wadsworth and Morris are planning to loan to Congress; see GLC02437.03323). Adds that he does not know anything about Mr. Morris's opinions on the concerns of a Mr. Russel, but hopes that Knox will also attend to that issue.

GLC02437.03330

26 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mitchell Varnum

Reports that Captain James Lees, who served under Varnum in "the gallant defence of [Mud] Island on the delaware," asked Knox to request from Varnum a certificate of Lees' eye injury. Knox asks Varnum to draft and sign a statement related to Lees' injury, and to obtain Major Thayer's signature (possibly Simeon Thayer).

GLC02437.03351

January 10, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, "[m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all circumstances." Discusses his relations with the people of several towns in the Waldo patent lands. Wants to bring all the people to a compromise, and has engaged the help of David Fales of Thomaston in this regard (see GLC02437.04083). Has utmost confidence in Fales, who has been employed in the area for a long time. He is also a surveyor by…

GLC02437.04084