24 April 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson received Secretary of War Knox's letter of 10 April 1791. Comments on various military appointments and the recruits from Massachusetts. He says, "the Officers in this Town have inlisted five or six but they are not such men as you want for the service." Mentions that "gentlemen" in the area are pleased that Knox has sent people to survey the area for the canal. Writes that "Mr. Jonathan Jackson will try to hold both his appointments, that of Marshal, and in the Excise." Jackson does not approve. Gives his opinion to Knox about other candidates.

GLC02437.04924

1 May 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Talks about people from Boston including the Brecks who were heading to Philadelphia. Jackson would have liked to have joined them, but could not due to "the particular situation of my good mother." Discusses military appointments and that Dr. William Eustis thinks finding a good army surgeon might be difficult. Jackson reports that "recruiting is very dull." Once again, Jackson believes the compensation is too low to "induce our country's lads." Says "Capt. Ulman of Ducktrap" wants Knox to "write the people on Patent to whom [he]…

GLC02437.04935

8 May 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter of 2 May 1791. Thanks Knox for his "promise respecting the appointment of Marshall." Jackson believes that another, unrelated "Mr. Jackson" will try to hold on to that appointment along with the other appointment he holds. Says, "I have no fears in this head as the President will not approbate so great an impropriety as one man holding two Offices under the government." Goes on to discuss the issue of government appointments and the problem with choosing some men and leaving others out. Explains that "were the Deputies appointed by the President, they would have some…

GLC02437.04939

4 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Jackson tells Secretary of War Knox that he arrived in New York yesterday. Has spent the day in expectation of seeing "Mr. C," (probably William Constable) who returned to his farm about 20 miles outside the city yesterday. Hopes to catch a packet leaving for New Haven in order to get home a few days quicker, which "Mr. D," (probably William Duer) thinks is better. Wants Knox to write to the legislative committee in Boston that will decide on their land purchase in order to make negotiations easier. Delivered the notes to Captain Randall. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no…

GLC02437.04973

6 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General Jackson to Secretary of War Knox. Says he left New York yesterday in the hopes of catching the stage this morning at Hartford. The winds were light and he did not arrive until the afternoon. Now must wait for the stage that leaves New York tomorrow. Writes that "you must settle the business in some way or other with S.O. -- or he will embarress our concerns, and the sooner he gives information of his intention to the Committee the better." S.O. appears to be Samuel Ogden. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04976

circa 1585-1763

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Manuscript

Title: Terms for granting lands

GLC03107.04917

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: List of individuals [fragment]

GLC03107.04918

circa 1585-1763

Jacobson, Evert, fl. 1500

Manuscript document

Title: Receipt of iron

GLC03107.04919

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Oath for Justice of the Peace

GLC03107.04920

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Subpoena in the Court of Sessions

GLC03107.04921

circa 1585-1763

Hyde, Edward, Lord of Cornbury, 1661-1723

Manuscript document

Title: Power of attorney

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04922

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Case in the Court of Common Pleas

Jan Bronk charged Barent Gerritse and Marten van Bergen with the trespass of unlawfully cutting down his pine trees.

GLC03107.04923

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Case in the Court of Common Pleas

The court case involves John Budd, John Bronck, and Thomas Ore. Due to damage, much of the document is illegible.

GLC03107.04924

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Memorandum about a disputation of the Livingston title to the Manor

The memo discusses gathering witnesses and documents for a case involving the disputation of the Livingston's title to the Manor.

GLC03107.04925

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Defense for a possible legal action

The author writes that it is possible that Mr. Rensselaer and Mr. Schuyler may bring a legal action against them.

GLC03107.04926

circa 1585-1763

Williams, E., ?

Manuscript signed

Title: Rejection of the petition of Petrus Polfer

The manuscript explains that in 1795, Petrus Polfer petitioned the Assembly to challenge the rights of the original proprieters of the Manor of Livingston. After investigating the charges, the Assembly concluded that the proprieter's had been in possession of the Manor for over 100 years, and were the rightful proprieters. The manuscript therefore declares that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted.

GLC03107.04927

circa 1715

Manuscript document

Title: Directions for running a boundary line according to a land patent of 1715

GLC03107.04928

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Law suit brought before the Court of Common Pleas

In the law suit, Reyer Schermerhorn charged that Karel Hamsen Toll defamed his character by speaking ill of him in the Dutch tongue, not realizing that Schermerhorn could understand. Schermerhorn therefore sued Hansen for slander.

GLC03107.04929

December 24, 1742

Manuscript document

Title: Copy of a bail bond

GLC03107.04930

circa 1585-1763

Vrooman, Adam/van Olinda, P., ?

Manuscript document

Title: Petition to purchase a tract of land

The petitioners Adam Vrooman and P. van Olinda ask the Mayor and Aldermen if they may purchase a tract of land currently used by Indians, as it would be a convenient settlement for their children.

GLC03107.04931

circa 1585-1763

Clute, Johan, fl. 16th-17th century

Manuscript document

Title: Petition of Johan Clute to the Court of Common Pleas

In his petition, Johan Clute stated that he paid all of his late uncle's debts.

GLC03107.04932

1702

Northey, E.W., fl. 1702

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Authorization to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason

The attorney general, E.W. Northey, states that he has looked at all of the available evidence and warrants, and believes it sufficient to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason.

GLC03107.04936

1703

Crosby, Joshua, fl. 1703-1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of power of attorney to Rip van Dam

Joshua Crosby and Charles Hill, the executors of the late James Mills's will, appoint Rip van Dam to be their attorney in concluding the matter.

GLC03107.04939

1726

Leonard, fl. 1726

Book

Title: Book of species of goods by the Sussanna Capt. Leonard

The book accounts for the distribution of such goods as cheese, cider, molasses, rum, and butter.

GLC03107.04945

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Pleaing for a bond

The document states that no man is bound to plea for a bond in a triall.

GLC03107.04953