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[Collection of Virginius S. Denson, G company, 9th regiment, Virginia, infantry] [decimalized]

Collection of seven letters by a soldier in the 9th Virginia Infantry.

GLC03135.02

[Letters of Mitchell Pugh, Byrum Hesh, Thomas Mitchell & Eli Pugh, D company, 50th regiment, Virginia, infantry] [decimalized]

Collection of twenty-nine letters, twenty-two of which are war date, from various individuals: Mitchell Pugh, Byrum B. Hesh (or Bryam D. Hash), Thomas F. Mitchell and Eli Pugh of Co. D, 50th Virginia Regiment; A. Pugh of Co. C, 16th North Carolina...

GLC03135.06

[Collection of Nathaniel R. Davison, I company, 11th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .04]

Collection of four war date letters from a soldier in the 11th Mississippi Volunteers to his sister. Davison comments on Fort Donelson in a letter written from Camp Fisher. Also mentions a defeat at Annandale. The two final letters of 15 January...

GLC03135.07

[Collection of William McFaddin, 42nd regiment, Mississippi, cavalry] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Collection of six letters by a soldier in the 42nd Mississippi Volunteers. A letter from 7 April 1863 describes a skirmish and includes an additional note from 8 April, which appears to be addressed to a slave: "I have been a good master to you...

GLC03135.08

[Collection of A.D. Clifton, C company, 6th regiment, Mississippi, cavalry] [decimalized]

Collection contains 7 letters from Clifton to his wife, Sallie, and family. Also contains one poem which may have been written by Clifton.

GLC03135.09

[Collection of Edwin E. Harris, field and staff, 8th battallion, Missouri, infantry][Decimalized .001-.228]

Letters primarily belonging to Edwin E. Harris dated 1801-1879. Consists of approximately 228 letters sent between Harris and his wife, Margaret Harris and other family members while serving in the 8th Battallion, Missouri Infantry. Contains personal...

GLC03135.10

[Post-war letters and copy of oath of allegiance] [decimalized]

Collection of ten letters and copy of an oath of allegiance from Mississippi. Contains material from immediately after the War concerning an attempt by Fendall, who served in Confederate forces, to get a federal clerkship in the customs house in...

GLC03135.11

[Collection of John G. Herndon] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Herndon served in the Quarter Master's Office in Gordonsville, Virginia.

GLC03135.12

[Collection of Alfred Jones, surgeon in the 17th Tennessee Regiment] Decimalized .001-.130]

Includes postwar papers. Some signatures have been removed. The letters contain battle content for Murfreesboro (3 and 12 January 1863) and Chickamauga (1 October 1863). During the war Jones wooed and married Maxine Harris. The collection reveals...

GLC03135.13

[Collection of Cyrus Oakes, C company, 84th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .122]

Collection includes 92 letters to and from Oakes written while he served in the 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteers as a sergeant and later lieutenant. 83 wartime letters. Also included are a variety of personal papers, patent related files, two...

GLC03136

[Collection of Harry C. Cushing, an officer in 4th Artillery, Banks' 2nd Corps] [Decimalized .01- .10]

Cushing enlisted in June 1861 in the 1st Rhode Island Artillery, and was promoted to the 4th U.S. Army Light Artillery in November 1861. In the letter of 19 December 1862, he discusses his experiences on the march with his troops. Key battle...

GLC03137

[Bank of the United States third exchange draft to Treasurer of the United States Mint William Findlay].

Issued by Baring Brothers, the bank's English agent. Endorsed on verso by Findlay payable to Mathew R. Boulton. Biddle was President of the Second Bank of the United States from 1822 until 1834. Boulton is possibly Matthew R. Boulton, a partner...

GLC03138

Two letters to William Rochester pertaining to the builing of the banking house in Buffalo, NY [Decimalized]

GLC03139

to William Marcy

Writes to Secretary of War Marcy recommending Captain L.P. Graham for promotion. Graham is cited for gallantry at Palo Alto and Rasaca.

GLC03140

Legal document signed and engraving of Illinois Senator Stephen Arnold Douglas [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03142

Note reporting NJ election return with McKinley carrying state by 50,000 votes

Dated 1:30 AM.

GLC03143

to Herbert P. Maris re: receipt of & thanks for "Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs"

Written on Executive Mansion stationery.

GLC03145

to Louis L. Emmerson

Confidential letter written to the Governor of Illinois about America's economic situation during the Great Depression and the prospect of continued destitution. Praises Emmerson's "organization last winter" and discusses the need for earlier...

GLC03146

to Robert Morris

Forwards an affidavit and other documents (not included), mentions his expectation that news of the American victory at Yorktown has reached London, and sends personal news related to a smallpox epidemic. One bust engraving of Robert R Livingston...

GLC03147

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03388

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He...

GLC03107.03390

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert...

GLC03107.03393

Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394

Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396

Settlement of Duncan Thompson's account

GLC03107.03397

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for payment of debt

John R. asks his cousin to pay him for some gun powder he purchased nearly 2 years ago. He apologizes for being forced into a dispute with someone he holds in such high regard, but explains that the difficulty of the times have made it absolutely...

GLC03107.03398

Settlement of Caleb Woodward's account

GLC03107.03399

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit her brother

Alida expresses her desire to visit her brother, and complains of her financial troubles. She hopes the executors for her deceased husband will send her some money, and notes "it is very Lamen[table] that in these times of Distress there is no...

GLC03107.03400

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to manufacture wheat

Bradford states that he has just taken over the office of Assistant State Agent, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. would be willing to manufacture the wheat that is to be ordered to his mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03401

Settlement of Martin Campbell's account

GLC03107.03402

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03403

Account of Robert Livingston, [Jr.] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03404

Agreement to rent a house on the Manor

The document states that Jurry Rosman agreed to move to his father Conrad Rosman's farm and set up a household at his own expense. It is also noted that Jurry Rosman is expected to pay a yearly rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., and to deliver unto...

GLC03107.03405

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to preach at the Manor of Livingston

Lansing discusses plans to preach at the Manor later that month.

GLC03107.03406

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade

Van Vechten discusses the selling price of iron and makes arrangments to ship some to Robert, Jr. He also mentions that "The Inhabitants of this place are in great unesiness for the City, as there are informations that the Enemy in Canada have a...

GLC03107.03408

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes...

GLC03107.03410

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant...

GLC03107.03411

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03412

Survey of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s land

The document gives a detailed description of the boundaries of Robert, Jr.'s land at Canaan. It explains how much land he owns, and where the boundaries begin and end.

GLC03107.03413

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s iron

Bogardus explains that he has had separate offers to purchase Robert, Jr.'s iron with either pork or money, and he is debating which one to accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03414

Settlement of Cornelius Conin's Account

GLC03107.03415

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: birth of a son

Robert Cambridge shares his joy over the birth of a son, and hopes that his wife will quickly recover from a painful and difficult labor.

GLC03107.03416

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land survey

Moore discusses the outcome of his land survey, and notes that Robert, Jr. gained two acres on an adjacent lot.

GLC03107.03417

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recovering rent

Bogardus informs Robert, Jr. that some unpaid rent may only be recovered by sale, and agrees to assist with the process. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03418

[Information given by Icholbald Hubbel concerning Thom]

The document relays information regarding the whereabouts of Thom, a man seeking emancipation from Robert Livingston. Thom claims that he was freed from Livingston in order to work freely. Hubbel mentions that Thom is travelling with two other Black...

GLC03107.03419

Writ for the arrest of Elijah Bennet

The writ orders the sheriff of Dutchess County to arrest Elijah Bennet, who has been charged with trespassing by Robert Livingston, Jr. On p.2, Luis DuBois signed a statement agreeing to carry out the writ.

GLC03107.03420

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

GLC03107.03421

Receipt of rent from Johan Peter Haush for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Johan Peter Haush paid twenty hens for his rent.

GLC03107.03422

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to deliver a deed

Robert Gilbert writes that he will deliver Robert, Jr.'s deed to his Uncle Harry.

GLC03107.03423

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade....

GLC03107.03424

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acceptance of offers of relief

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and...

GLC03107.03425

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her...

GLC03107.03426

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tools, men, and boats

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03427

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship hearths

Whiting asks Robert, Jr. to assist him in procuring a vessel to ship their hearths together. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03429

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: refusal to grant passport to Philip Schuyler

William states that he may not oblige his sister's request to grant Philip Schuyler passage to New York and explains: "I have never given any permission for a person to return into this State who had voluntarily left our lines to go into those of the...

GLC03107.03430

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recommendation for prospective employee

William Cochburn recommends John Wigram, a highly competant businessman, to fill an open position with Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03431

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profession of faith in God

GLC03107.03432

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...

GLC03107.03433

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

GLC03107.03436

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Shephard states that in December 1780 he supplied some of Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people with pork, and asks that Robert, Jr. pay him for this expense. Shephard acknowledges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03437

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for sheep's wool

Van Vechten discusses the trade situation, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some sheep's wool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03438

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of sheep

Bogardus informs Livingston that he has sent him a flock of 60 sheep all marked with paint so that they may be distinguished from other sheep. P.2 contains 3 signed receipts acknowledging payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. from the hand of Jacob...

GLC03107.03439

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Schuyler family

Latham tells Robert, Jr. that he may inform his wife that the Schuyler family seems to be well, and that Philip and John are recovering after a long illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03441

Subpoena for Hendrick Haver and Hannah Poucher to appear in court

The subpoena orders Hendrick Haver and Hannah Poucher to appear in court and testify in the case of Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiff, and Hans Haver, defendant.

GLC03107.03442

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechten writes that he has had trouble procuring payments due to Robert, Jr., and notes that the sale of iron is slow at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03443

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechton informs Livingston of the goods he has managed to procure, and how he has sold Robert, Jr.'s iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03444

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Van Vechten states that he has sold all of his wagon tire, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him more. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03446

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for failure to make a payment

Van Deusen apologizes for not paying Robert, Jr. for iron, and assures him that this is not due to carelessness, but to the numerous misfortunes that have befallen him. He promises to pay his debt as soon as he has the resources available to do so....

GLC03107.03447

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03448

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a security deposit

Bay describes the problems he has encountered in trying to procure a security deposit from a debtor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03449

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of hay

Vielie writes that a shipment of hay has just arrived, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. intends to purchase a portion of it. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr., in which he states that he directed Vielie to purchase a portion of the hay for...

GLC03107.03450

to [Robert Livingston, Jr.] re: proposal of Mr. Ketchum's [fragment]

The letter states that Mr. Ketchum has proposed to purchase all of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03451

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Ketchum makes arrangments to pick up a shipment of flour from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03452

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prices of tea, coffee, and sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the prices of sugar, coffee, and tea; and makes further trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03453

Receipt of flour from Robert, Jr.

Welsh acknowledges receipt of 67 barrels of flour, and promises to deliver it to Joseph Ketchum.

GLC03107.03454

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for flat iron

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. for a shipment of flat iron.

GLC03107.03455

Bill of sale of slaves, livestock, and other goods to Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 is "A Schedule of the Slaves, Cattle, horses, & Goods sold and delivered as per the bill of sale on the other side with their particular Prices for the use of Coll Livingston." Signed by both Robert Livingston and Peter Bain.

GLC03107.03456

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Jared Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he just purchased some sugar, and also gives him the current price of flour in Boston.

GLC03107.03457

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed Daniel Price wages for making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03458

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea to retain a farm

Whitmarsk states that he has learned that some men intend to take his farmer through disreputable means, and implores Robert, Jr. to prevent this so that he may sell the farm according to his own terms. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03459

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of family and trade

John writes that he and his family are well, and discusses the settling of trade accounts and the current prices for provisions. He also notes that by the latest news, there are no prospects for peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03460

"An Inventory of Goods & Chattles Now in Posession of Peter Bain"

Items on the inventory include enslaved people, horses, cows, sheep, a wagon, and a loom. Some of the items are noted to have been sold to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03461

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extravagent prices

Van Vechten writes that he has delayed purchasing kersey and other woolen goods due to extravagent prices, and asks Robert, Jr. for further instructions regarding this matter. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03462

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Henry Beekman asks Robert, Jr. if he could perhaps spare one or two hundred pounds to help him out of a difficult situation.

GLC03107.03463

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of his farm

Jacob asks Robert, Jr. if he will approve a deal he made to sell his farm. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03464

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Isaac Davis informs Robert, Jr. of his trade transactions, and notes that it is better to sell goods for wheat at the moment since money is so scarce. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03465

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangments

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03466

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jeramiah Delamater acknowledges a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr., and agrees to repay it by February next.

GLC03107.03467

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of goods

Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he has sent him coffee, woolen cloth, and other goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03468