1789/05/11

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Madam" re: descriptions of Paris and the opening of States General

"I had the Honor to be present on the fifth of this Month at the opening of the States General. A Spectacle more solemn to the mind, than gaudy to the Eye."

GLC07662

[1790 ca.]

Genêt, Edmond Charles Édouard, 1763-1834

Manuscript signed

Title: re: improving navigation of Hudson River

GLC07767.02

1793/05/06

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Appleton re: attachment of stocks in the loan office

Addressed to Appleton as Commissioner of Loans, Boston.

GLC07794

1794/08/28

Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813

Letter signed

Title: to Patrick Henry re: envoy to Madrid

GLC07812

1791/09/19

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet signed

Title: Return of the whole number of persons... [census report]

GLC07833

February 28, 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is attending to their business at the general court concerning the Waldo patent lands. Writes, "As to the northern boundary - the report has been rejected in the senate."

GLC02437.04522

10 Feburary 1796

Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Writes that upon arriving at home, he found his family to be in good health. Discusses their land speculation projects which involve Henry Knox, including possible conspiracies against them by local forces in Maine.

GLC02437.06621

1790/04/23

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Broadside

Title: Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction

Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.

GLC03107.05303

February 18, 1791

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that since he did not receive a response to his letter to Knox of 13 August 1790, he has had "several meetings with the holders of Mr. Flucker's Bond and Notes and found that it was impossible to prevent their filing a Bill in Chancery against Mrs. Harwood, unless she consented that they should have an equal dividend of the Money in her hands, with Messrs. Wright and Gill and my self." Mrs. Harwood then requested a day for the "final settlement of this business, this she put off; under the pretense (for I can call it no other now) of consulting her Attorney." He then read in the "…

GLC02437.04852

1791/02/02

De Lameter, Cornelius, fl. 1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of wheat from Rogers Mackdonnel for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05344

27 Septembr 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent departure from Knox's house, where he was visiting. Speaks warmly of the Knox family's hospitality and kindness. Reports that a serious illness has taken hold of the region, killing several people. Mentions a mare Dr. [William] Eustis purchased for Knox.

GLC02437.06830

1791/02/02

De Lameter, Cornelius, fl. 1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of wheat from Baltes Proper for rent due Walter, John, Robert, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05339

February 18, 1791

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as to prevent similar inconveniences, and also other obstacles to a free and liberal intercourse between the two Countries." Expects that Knox will exert his influence on Thomas Jefferson should this matter come up in Congress.

GLC02437.04859

February 19, 1793

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports he recently met with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Wadsworth about lands in the "Gennessee Country" of upstate New York. Says farms of 300-500 acres are going for $1.50 per acre. Makes reference to lands that would eventually become Cooperstown and its environs, "those in this state in the neighbourhood of Lake Otsego, have greatly enhanced in value also." Believes the situation in Europe will lead investors to put their money into American lands. Heard several families from the English West Indies have recently bought land. Wants to know if Henry has made arrangements with General…

GLC02437.05824

23 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Appears to discuss trying to find a vacancy or employment for King. Month is not listed. Date was taken from the docket.

GLC02437.09823

[1790]

Pindas, Edward, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the late Robert Livingston, Jr. re: payment for various jobs

GLC03107.03733

[1790]

Douns, John, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: wages for jobs

GLC03107.03738

[1790]

Bourdman, Daniel, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: servants

GLC03107.03739

1789/07/20

St. John, Ezra, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: Mr. Tibbit's farm

Ezra St. John writes that people have asked if Henry intends to sell Mr. Tibbet's farm, as Mr. Tibbet has not paid his rent and has also accumulated a great many other debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03776

1789/10/28

Wilson, William, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: hearth stones

William Wilson informs Henry that he should expect some hearth stones very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03777

1790/03/02

Wilson, William, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: delay in delivery of hearth stones

Wilson apologizes for the delay in the delivery of Henry's hearth stones, and states that the weather must be the cause. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03778

1790/04/14

Swart, Dirck

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: death of Mr. Robison

Swart writes that Mr. Robison just died, and left a considerable amount of back rents yet to be paid. He explains that Robison's son expressed interest in occupying his late father's farm, and Swart desires Henry to instruct him on how to manage the back rents. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03779

1790/05/17

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Butter re: order to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders

Henry asks Peter Butter to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders and to settle the price with him. In return, Henry will credit Peter's account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03780

1790/05/28

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [John Conchlin] re: order to deliver a cow to Peter Lott & Gideon Bushnell

On p.2 Peter Lott signed for receipt of a cow, 31 May 1790, Manor of Livingston. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03781

1790/06/10

John, Robison, & Co., fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: settlement of account, request for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03782