1783/03/24

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury

Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03482

1783/03/26

Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to regulate the oar bed at Salisbury

John Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to find some way to regulate digging at the oar bed at Salisbury, and explains: "the dig[g]ing in a few years will Cost more then the oar is Worth."

GLC03107.03483

[1783/03/29]

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

1783/04/08

Ouderkerk, Jacob, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife

Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.

GLC03107.03485

1783/04/05

Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass

Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03486

1783/04/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith

GLC03107.03487

1783/04/08

Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he received Robert, Jr.'s letter requesting the settlement of their account, and explains that he has made every effort to procure the money, but has found it impossible. He requests more time to find the money, and promises to do it with the greatest speed.

GLC03107.03488

1783/04/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

1783/04/25

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

1783/05/10

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace

"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while we Possess the best Cuntry under heaven's canopy." John also discusses some trading issues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03493

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading arrangments

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

1783/05/20

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

1783/05/24

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

1783/06-1783/07

Persen, Henry, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.

GLC03107.03500

1783/07/18

Goadsly, Thomas, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment

GLC03107.03502

1783/07/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John McArthar's Account

GLC03107.03503

1783/08/08

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

1783/08/29

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

1777/09/06

Gibson, John, 1729-1782

Broadside signed

Title: Instructions for officers entrusted with public money

Instruction to "any officer of the army of the United States... who hath been or shall be entrusted with or accountable for the public money."

GLC05155

1780/04/19

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: plans to avenge murders of settlers by Indians

Signed as governor. Planning to retaliate with militia for the murder of frontier settlers by British-backed Indians. "We have been too long diverted by humanity from enforcing good behavior by severe chastisement. Savages are to be curbed by fear only." Page three has severe losses to text at the right edge in the middle of the page.

GLC05710

1778/03/11

Warren, James, 1726-1808

Manuscript document

Title: [Instructions from the Assembly of Massachusetts Bay to the Delegates in Congress].

Countersigned by John Avery as secretary. Resolution empowering the president of the council to sign the instructions for the Massachusetts delegates in regard to the Articles of Confederation and for the secretary to furnish those delegates with attested copies of those instructions.

GLC05666.02

1777/06/17

Kitchin, Thomas, fl. 1750-1777

Map

Title: British dominions in America agreeable to the treaty of 1763...

With hand-colored outlines. Depicts the east coast of North America from New Foundland to Florida. Printed by Dury.

GLC05713

1819/01/28

Various

Print

Title: The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington...at York Town

Large black and white engraving. Title: "The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781." Copper engraving by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. and William Allen after a drawing by John Francis Renault. Renault is supposed to have been a participant at Yorktown, although the scene is highly allegorical.

GLC05861

February 28, 1781

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Elijah] Vose

Informs Colonel Vose that he will find three days provisions for his troops in Trenton, New Jersey, in addition to boats to accommodate his men on their trip from New Jersey to Virginia to counter British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. Gives him advice on the path his troops should take and warns against stopping in Philadelphia, saying "it would have many inconveniences." Advises him to keep in mind the wind and the health of his men when choosing his course. Gives instructions on embarking horses onto the vessels. Postscript written vertically in the margin of page three requests…

GLC05848