1785/06/13

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of water lot to Robert Livingston

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05394

1715/10/01

Manuscript document signed

Title: Land patent concerning Roeloff Johnson's Kill

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05395

1710/09/29

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document signed

Title: Release of land to Robert Livingston

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05396

1792/10/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deed of partitions

Land indenture between Robert C. Livingston, John Livingston, and Henry Livingston. Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05397

1798/03/25

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant to Andrew Gardner of 122 acres woodland in the Manor of Livingston

Oversize file at PML

GLC03107.05398

1706/09/02

Manuscript document

Title: Land indenture between Charles Mill, Joshua Crosby, and Teunis van Woore

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05399

1703/12/18

Finch, John, fl. 1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: Release of land to Walter Thong

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05400

7 January 1702

Broughton, Ja., fl. 1702

Letter

Title: to Viscount Cornbury re: review of Robert Livingston's accounts

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05401

1702/11/24

Ling, Matthew, fl. 1702

Letter

Title: to Viscount Cornbury re: review of Robert Livingston's accounts

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05402

1695/11/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Designation of arbitrators for his accounts in London

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05403

1693/05/24

Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695

Manuscript document signed

Title: Settlement of mortgage with Thomas Dongan

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05404

1680/05/24

James, Duke of York, fl. 1680

Manuscript signed

Title: Instructions for an agent to look after affairs in America

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05405

1676

Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714

Manuscript document signed

Title: Catalog of fees to be paid to James, Duke of York

Oversize file at PML.

GLC03107.05406

9 January 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says nothing decisive about whether the half-pay pension issue has been decided. Says it took a week of travel to get to Philadelphia in bad weather. Wanted to lobby the delegates before the memorial was put before Congress. Says that has been accomplished and after the memorial was submitted, Congress decided to form a committee with a member from each state. Says that they will meet tomorrow night. Encloses a list of the committee members (not included here). Reports that "The Result of our Conversation with the members is, that a great…

GLC02437.01819

14 February 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders previously given to Colonel [David] Humphreys and Colonel [Henry] Jackson to move their regiments to Springfield, Massachusetts. Says he has been keeping General Washington and Congress abreast of Lincoln's actions. Comments on the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and expresses his firm support of it. Believes the objections…

GLC02437.03453

24 January 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Informs Lincoln a name (possibly Lincoln's or someone Lincoln recommended) has been put on a list of candidates for a Surgeons Mate. Notes the President (George Washington) is the person who will decide when and who the appointment goes too. Thanks Lincoln for his service and notes it was "highly satisfactory" while Knox was in office. Addressee name and date was added at a later date.

GLC02437.06320

27 January 1782

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letters and apologizes for not responding more quickly. Writes, "But as I am now in arrest you and all the Army will hear from me through the channel of Mr Loudons partner. I shall not enter into a detail of the merits or demerits of the arrest, because probably you may be of the court martial, nor shall I enter on other subjects, as this is not the best conveyance I could wish." Adds that Mrs. McDougall is with him and that they send their regards to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.01341

12 December 1782

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for Knox's permission to obtain two barrels of salt pork. Explains that due to the approaching cold weather, the river will soon be impassble, so he decided to undertake some navigation while it was still possible. Approached Mr. [possibly John] Elderkin [a Quartermaster] to obtain some pork, but was told that Mr. Elderkin was not authorized to deliver pork or any salted provisions without permission from the Commandant. If McDougall had known this, he would have asked Knox himself, but he did not know this regulation until he was on his way to the boat to undertake his…

GLC02437.01737

14 December 1782

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I received your favor of this day. I shall be ready to sett off from this, on Tuesday next, if the weather is fair, and all other arrangements are compleated, which dont depend on me. I suppose Col [John] Brooks will bring over the Memorial &c &c with him."

GLC02437.01743

19 February 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our memorial [on army pay and officer's pensions]." Reports that Georgia, Maryland, and Delaware are not represented at the moment. Says "The Kings Speech is the only intelligence, which has reached this of any moment, relative to a Peace." Thinks Congress is leaning in support of the army, but he cannot be certain. Says members of Congress focus on two…

GLC02437.01933

15 March 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. McDougall was a member of a committee sent by the officers to lobby for half-pay pensions to Congress. Mentions that only Georgia is not represented at this point and there were divisions on the pension issue among the other states. Says 7 were for it, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire against it, with Connecticut divided. Goes on to discuss parliamentary maneuvers made by members of Congress on the issue. Says Colonel Dyer of Connecticut, who was to vote for the issue after it was brought up for discussion again shocked everyone…

GLC02437.02005

25 July 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's resolution, but has put the issue aside until next session. Says he has fears that the funds will not be provided. Believes the most important thing now is to let the country know of the justice of their claims. Reports that other states might also hesitate in giving funds to officers. Wants him to consider starting "a train of correspondence…

GLC02437.02326

20 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written and signed for Knox by Major Samuel Shaw. Says the bearer of this letter, Mr. Peck, was in a company of artillery artificers under Captain Post. Says that this unit was raised for 2 years and is therefore excluded from any allowance for the depreciation of their pay. Says that the policy that dictated that measure has ceased to operate and Congress has made a determination to give justice to all individuals for their past services. Adds that he believes they should be allowed compensation for the injuries they have sustained in the depreciation of their pay.

GLC02437.02404

29 August 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order a belt for his broadsword as his "Lads" lost the one he had, and a pistol, since one of his was stolen. Also asks Knox to order pistol cartridges. In a postscript asks for some twine, for he is "an old saylor" who "some times amuse myself with twine for various purposes..." Noted as written in Highlands.

GLC02437.02433

9 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for provisions]

Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02486