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1793/12/10

A.C., fl. 1793

Letter signed

Title: 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

1806/08/08

Supreme Court

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1807/03/19

Loyseau, S.M., fl. 1807

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.04546

1807/01/30

Barnet, fl. 1807

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.04547

1808/01/15

Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1808/10/25

P&B Buttron & Co.

Letter

Title: 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

1815/04/23

Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04550

1816/04/02

Fletcher, William, fl. 1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1818/06/19

Fletcher, Daniel, fl. 1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1801/02/16

Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1785/07/17

Livingston, Robert C., fl. 1785-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1836/10/28

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1837/01/30

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1837/05/11

Manuscript

Title: "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

1838/09/13

New York

Document

Title: 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

1835/06/21

Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1831/11/18

Bushnell, C., fl. 1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1831/12/02

Bushnell & Gaul

Letter

Title: 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