4 January 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: To the United States in Congress assembled, the address and petition of the officers of their Army, most humbly sheweth,

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Last page contains text written in another hand. Appears to be a draft of Knox's petition to Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts officers, regarding their grievances. Similar to GLC02437.10074. Closes with, "[The officers] therefore intreat that, to obviate any ill consequences which may arise from a dependence on the future forbearance of the Army, to convince the soldiery & the world that the Independence of America shall not be placed on the ruin of any particular Class of her Citizens, some mode may be pointed out for immediate redress."

GLC02437.10077

4 February 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Statement related to the Waldo or Muscongus Patent]

Duplicate of GLC02437.10322. Written on fragile, transparent paper.

GLC02437.10324

23 October 1786

Lewis, Joseph, 1748-1814

Manuscript document

Title: [Certification regarding Doctors Isaac Stafford and Jonathan Horton]

Joseph Lewis, clerk at Morristown, New Jersey, authorizes this document as a true copy of the original certificates presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions in September 1779. Includes the copied signature and statement of Henry Knox, who certifies that he authorized Stafford to appoint Horton as his assistant in 1777 at Mendham, New Jersey. Attests that Horton was paid "one dollar and two thirds p day," and died in the service of the United States. Also includes the copied statement and signature of Surgeon John Cochran, who attests to the veracity of Knox's statement, noting that he…

GLC02437.10454

1740/08/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

1740/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

1740/09/10

Manuscript

Title: "Suggestions Relating to my Couz: Building a Griss Mill on Roelif Jansens Kill in the Manor."

The document discusses various attempts to build a mill on the Manor of Livingston. Address leaf and docket on verso.

GLC03107.04419

1740/09/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

1740/10/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

1741/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04423

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat

Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04424

1741/01/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

1741/02/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants

Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04426

1741/02/12

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427

1741/02/13

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread

John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04428

1741/02/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order for tenants to fix roads

Philip Livingston instructs DeWitt to order the Manor's tenants to fix the roads as they were ordered to. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04429

1741/02/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions for trade

GLC03107.04430

1741/02/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04431

1741/02/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04432

1741/02/27

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04433

1741/02/27

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

1741/03/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.

GLC03107.04435

1741/03/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills

Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.

GLC03107.04436

1741/03/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437

1741/03/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice

Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04438