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Discussion of the rightful ownership and boundaries of the Manor of Livingston

The document discusses how Robert Livingston, the first owner and proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, formed the Manor through a series of land patents issued by Governor Dongan from 1684-1686. It is then debated whether or not these patents were...

GLC03107.01836

Challenge to the title and ownership of the Manor of Livingston

Related to GLC03107.01.01836.

GLC03107.01837

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Thomas Ells [Smith] for work he did for Livingston's house.

GLC03107.01838

Invoice of fur trade

GLC03107.01839

Account of goods purchased and sold [fragment]

GLC03107.01840

Account sheet

GLC03107.01841

Account sheet

Account records the values of 30 pistoles, and bundles of bills.

GLC03107.01842

"The Assembly stands adjo[urne]d to the 20th Instant"

GLC03107.01843

"Receits & Assigna[tions] Relateing Coll: Dongan" [fragment]

GLC03107.01844

"A Coppy of Mr: Antill acctt of Charges on My goods and Mr: Livingston . . .

. . . of which Mr. Livingston is to pay 3/5 and I two fifths."

GLC03107.01845

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

Authorization to determine and receive debts due to the army

The document authorizes an un-named individual to collect the debts of non-commission officers and private soldiers who served in a company in New York.

GLC03107.01847

List of debtors [fragment]

GLC03107.01848

Distribution of Robert Livingston's estate among his children

GLC03107.01849

to Robert Livingston, Myndert Schuyler, Pieter van Brugh, Hendercik Renselaer

re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01850

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01851

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01852

Proposition at the Indian fortress at Albany [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01853

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01854

Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01855

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01856

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01857

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01858

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01859

Proposition [in Dutch]

Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC03107.01860

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01861

Charter of Albany

The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed...

GLC03107.01862

Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01863

Copy of Major Pynchon's proposal on the Mohican [Mahikander] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01864

Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander] Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01865

"Proposicons made to the Mohekanders and other River Indians by . . .

. . . Major John Pynchon and James Richards Gent: Commissioners from the Colone of Massasshusetts & Cannatticut in the Court house at Albany." The document commends the River Indians for their refusal to participate in a war against the English. It...

GLC03107.01866

Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition

The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.

GLC03107.01867

Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas

The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.

GLC03107.01870

Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01871

Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The document names 4 Sachems that responded to the proposition: Ca[r]achkondie (the speaker), Tanonauiaichta, Sienonkachi, and Oneyichkaron. In their answer, the Onondagas agree to peace and to commit no damage or injury against the settlers of...

GLC03107.01872

Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01873

Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

Two copies of the document are attached. Both are signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary.

GLC03107.01874

Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the...

GLC03107.01875

Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01876

Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01877

to Robert Livingston re: trade with the far Indians

Philip writes that trade with the far Indians in flourishing at the present moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01653

to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods

Van Horne informs Livingston of the value of provisions and the outcome of transactions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01654

to Robert Livingston re: slow trade

Joanna apoligizes for her father's poor returns on flour, and notes how slow trade the trade is. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01655

to Robert Livingston re: white wine for Robert Livingston

Stephen writes that he has found some white wine to help with Robert's distemper, thanks Robert for some fruit that he sent, and notes that he has not been able to learn anything about the government in Boston.

GLC03107.01656

to Robert Livingston re: marriage to Stephen Bayard

Alida writes that she was recently married in Amboy, and expresses her desire to visit with her grandparents very soon.

GLC03107.01657

to Robert Livingston re: wishes for recovery

Philip wishes his parents a quick recovery from their afflictions. Part of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01658

to Robert Livingston re: customs laws

Robert expresses his annoyance with some customs laws, and gives his sympathy to his ill parents.

GLC03107.01659

to Robert Livingston re: account balance

Knight tells Livingston that he has paid the balance of his account, and notes the price of corn and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01660

to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch

Bayard writes that he heard news that Samuel Vetch kissed the King's hand, and "was Coming over their Governour." He also mentions that Tunis Quick was taken into custody for the sin of sodom. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01661

to Robert Livingston re: warrant for Philip Livingston's salary

Le Heup writes that he has drawn up a warrant to obtain Philip Livingston's salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, but is not sure if the King will approve of it.

GLC03107.01662

to Charles Lee

Written by Colonel Reed as Adjutant General of the Continental Army to General Lee. Says in consequence of his note, General Washington has ordered General Putnam to send a party to Tarrytown. If the party feels Washington should, he'll detach a body...

GLC02497.15

to John Milledge

Cosigned by Abraham Baldwin. Notifies the recipient of the ratification of the treaty with the Creek Indians. Hopes this treaty will lead the government to attempt to acquire even more Indian lands in the region.

GLC02498.06

to John Thomas

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Lincoln to Brigadier General Thomas. Says he is sending one load of tent poles and that he should "order them droped" where he wants. If all can't be used at Roxbury, asks they be sent to Cambridge. Written five days...

GLC02498.07

to Messrs Willings & Francis re: salvage

GLC02498.17

to George Washington

Discusses troubles in bringing Washington's dispatches to Congress. Since the Iphigenie will not be sailing, he will take a pilot boat to the fleet. Assures him that "Nothing on my part shall be wanting to deliver your dispatches to Congress."...

GLC02499.12

to Stephen Hughes

Written by Colonel Moylan as Quartermaster General to Hughes. Trying to procure boards. Says Washington has called upon them to exert themselves in the creation of barracks and to procure bricks, lime, stones, shingles, and whatever else is needed...

GLC02499.14

to Freeman H. Morse

States that he has not heard anything since giving his opinion as Attorney General about the government purchase of land from the Chirigni Improvement Co. Expresses concern about the value of the property and the soundness of the title. Remarks...

GLC02504.02

to R. S. Garnett

Asks for a copy of a letter to Andrew Jackson, as well as a contract. Dated 12 February without a year, but probably written before 1825 as Secretary of War. Recipient's name is difficult to fully read.

GLC02504.06

to Thomas Lord

Discusses a case with Lord, a Boston lawyer.

GLC02504.10

to LaFayette T. Foster re: pardon for E. B. Snell.

GLC02504.11

to W. J. Bruce

Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.

GLC02504.13

to Hon. C. Morris re: copy of congressional journals and documents

Forsyth writes that the journals intended for Marietta College would be forwarded.

GLC02504.17

to Charles Summer

Hale, a New Hampshire State Senator and noted abolitionist, introduces Mr. Vanderbilt (possibly William Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius) of New York City to Summer, a noted abolitionist. States that Vanderbilt will soon visit Washington, D.C.

GLC02504.21

to unknown

Hoar, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, discusses a political election with an unknown recipient. States "I do not know the votes in my district ... My opponent's name is George F. Verry. I do not think that anybody knows his...

GLC02504.22

to D. T. Schoonover

Thanks him for commending his speech entitled, "True Costs of Crime." Signed as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Addressed to Schoonover as Dean of Marietta College, Ohio.

GLC02504.23

to John Fitzgerald

Lee, a United States diplomat, discusses financial matters with Fitzgerald, George Washington's former aide-de-camp. Requests information regarding money he invested for his brother, Richard Henry Lee, in the Potomac Canal project.

GLC02504.26

to Joseph Gales

Written by Rush as acting Secretary of State to Gales as a co-editor of the Washington National Intelligencer newspaper. Mentions an enclosed paper (not included) that contains an anecdote of President James Monroe. Says he knows it is correct, but...

GLC02504.33

to Thomas Ritchie

Senator Soule transmits resolutions (not included) passed by the Louisiana Senate 20 February to Ritchie, editor of "The Union," a Washington, D.C. newspaper. Believes the resolutions will be passed by the House.

GLC02504.34

to George Bancroft

Ohio Representative Thurman recommends Thomas Henry Looker for the position of midshipman to Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. This document also includes Ohio Senator Allen's recommendation and signature.

GLC02504.36

to George F. Edmunds

Apologizes for interrupting Senator Edmunds during a senate debate in order to do an interview. Explains that there was a misunderstanding over whether or not Edmunds was engaged in the debate.

GLC02504.38

to W. H. R. Alexander

Declines to advise Alexander on the purchase of law book.

GLC02504.40

to Thomas Jefferson

Written by Wirt as Attorney General of the United States to Jefferson in retirement. Letter of introduction for Colonel Allen M. Lane, who was recently given a land bounty by Virginia for his services in the Revolution. Says the testimonials of his...

GLC02504.41

to Fennelon Brown

Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...

GLC02504.43

to unknown

Written by Delaware Senator Bayard to an unknown recipient. Says as he left Kent (probably Kent County, Delaware) he saw Mr. Bobbet and communicated with him upon the subject the recipient wanted discussed. Bobbet's disposition toward the suggestion...

GLC02505.03

to Ulysses S. Grant

Signed by United States Senators Carpenter, Timothy Otis Howe, and Representative David Atwood, all from Wisconsin. Docketed by President Grant. The three Congressmen "earnestly recommend Hon James C. Hopkins, of Madison Wisconsin to be appointed...

GLC02505.05

[Certification for rations]

Written by Major General Paterson to certify that Ira Sayman has furnished 140 rations. This was enough for ten days for one lieutenant and 12 men who were guarding prisoners in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Note on verso, signed by Caleb Hick...

GLC02497.13

to Robert Smith

Commodore Preble recommends Charles Morris as a person to transmit secret government dispatches should they be needed while European powers were at war. Hopes Secretary of the Navy Smith will recommend Morris to President James Madison. Morris had...

GLC02497.14

to unknown

Circular letter written by Sullivan as Attorney General of New Hampshire (he signs it as Major General) to an unknown recipient. Gives a list of recommended colors for military uniforms.

GLC02497.16

[Abraham Ten Broeck's account]

Written by Ten Broeck as member of New York state Provincial Congress. Account with two line items, one for April 1775 and the other for May 1775 for a total of 1 pound, 16 shillings. A notation from 11 October 1775 says that he received the money...

GLC02497.17

to Edward Hand

Created at a military site formerly known as Pimpton, New York. General Cortlandt comments that a letter Brigadier General Hand directed to General George Clinton was not received until 1 January. Encloses a return of men (not included) belonging...

GLC02497.18

Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02498.01-02498.19]

GLC02498

to Richard Caswell

Written by Captain Bland to North Carolina Governor Caswell. Express letter encloses letters from Congress (not included here). Says he has tried his hardest to get them to Caswell as quickly as possible. Messenger is to receive 50 Continental...

GLC02498.01

to Jelles Fonda

Inquires into whether a certain Indian owns a particular piece of land. If the Indian does own it, Butler wants to know if the Indian can sell it, and how much it is worth.

GLC02498.02

to Joseph Reed

Written by Colonel Butler as commander of the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment to Reed as President of Pennsylvania. Says he is writing on behalf of Ensign Nathaniel Smith of his regiment, who has served "with great propriety." Says that Smith has been...

GLC02498.03

[Certificate of service and of disability].

"This is to certify that the bearer, John Williams, has served in the New Jersey Regiment [illegible] the command of Col. McDonald and Serjent in Capn Draytons Company and in the service has lost the use of [illegible] thumb. Given under my hand and...

GLC02498.04

to John Nevill

Discusses the loss of a flat bottom boat hired to transport Continental troops across the Allegany River and asks for an inquiry to determine who should pay for it.

GLC02498.05

to Thomas Nelson

Relays information about and an analysis of Lord Cornwallis's maneuvers to Virginia's Governor Nelson. Written shortly before the defeat of Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown. Mercer (who later became the governor of Maryland) was then an officer...

GLC02498.08

to Nathanael Greene

Written by Brigadier General Pickens, the well-known partisan fighter of South Carolina, to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Due to orders from Governor John Mathews, he is now occupying ground previously occupied by...

GLC02498.09

to Mr. Osburn

Requests provisions "To Be Kept on Command in Woodbury."

GLC02498.10

to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Written by Schuyler as a New York state senator to Van Rensselaer as a wealthy landowner. Thanks him for his letter of 12 July and for dispatching the letters. Says the cotton and locks arrived after he had written his daughter Elizabeth Schuyler...

GLC02498.11

to the Lieutenant of Mason

Written by Scott as a delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates and Brigadier General in Kentucky militia (he was breveted a major general at the end of the Revolution). Writes to the Lieutenant of militia at Mason, Kentucky saying that Major...

GLC02498.12

to Richard Caswell

Written by Colonel Sumner to North Carolina Governor Caswell. Encloses a list of officers, their ranks, and appointments as of the 16 April 1777. Also encloses a return of the 3rd Regiment and the names of officers he is taking northward (both lists...

GLC02498.13

Regimental Orders

Writes that the primary purpose of punishment is to reform the offender. Orders that John Conolley, a prisoner, be freed but advises that others should not take advantage of this and be found guilty of the same misconduct. On verso is the first...

GLC02498.14

to the Committee of Safety of Massachusetts

Says agreeable to the resolves put forth by the Committee that he gave directions for Captain Davis to travel southward. Wants them to send whaling ships to Plymouth to help with its defenses. Thomas, who was eventually named a Major General, died on...

GLC02498.15

to The Council of Safety of Pennsylvania

Signed by Brigadier General Thompson and co-signed by Samuel McKinley, Barnard Daugherty, and Thomas Smith. Certifies that Benjamin Burd [spelled "Bird" here] acted as a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Battalion of Riflemen he formerly commanded (it...

GLC02498.16

[Certificate of rank]

Certifies that Walter Swits has been a lieutenant in his company, and deserves is entitled to the privileges of such rank. Written at Fort George.

GLC02498.18

to Captain Camp

Requests supplies including "tents, Camp kettles, pans, axes & spades" for the New York militia's move to Maryland. Sent to Captain Camp at the department of the quartermaster general.

GLC02498.19

Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02499.01-02499.19]

GLC02499