1795

Peale, Charles Wilson, 1741-1827

Print

Title: Martha Washington

One print of Martha Washington from an original portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. Print is from the Independence National Historical Park.

GLC08878.1338

1787/12/08

Warden & Russell, 1784-1790

Newspaper

Title: The Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. VIII, no. 24 (December 8, 1787)]

Contains several articles on federalism and the Constitution, including a printing of Federalist No. XIII from the Federalist Papers. Also reports news from Europe and around the United States. An article also appears on the Gallo-American Society. Of the many advertisements, one has been clipped out of p. 3.

GLC08778

1787/12/13

J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole, 1784-1790

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser [No. 2763 (December 13, 1787)]

Reports on the ratification of the Constitution in Pennsylvania. Prints Benjamin Franklin's "Last Speech at the late Federal Convention." Contains foreign and domestic news. Many advertisements, including some for slaves.

GLC08809

1783/10

Magazine

Title: The Political Magazine [Treaty of peace ending Revolution]

Printed for J. Brew. Disbound. Prints the treaties with France, Spain and the United States. Also includes the letter of Sir Guy Carleton to the American Congress regarding the evacuation of New York. Contains several plated depicting European scenes.

GLC08820

1788/06/06

J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole, 1784-1790

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser. [No.2915 (June 6, 1788)]

Reports on South Carolina's ratification of the Constitution as well as their convention. Also contains news from around country and ship news. Many advertisements appear, some regarding land and estate sales.

GLC08848

1788/02/13

J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole, 1784-1790

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser. [No. 2816 (February 13, 1788)]

Reports on the ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts. Recounts the proceedings of the New York Senate. Contains various advertisements and a promotional article for a book concerning the geography and topography of the United States, addressed "To the Friends of Science."

GLC08650

1789 ca.

United States. Treaties, etc.

Pamphlet

Title: Collection of treaties

Three major treaties printed in full, including ones between the United States and the Shawnee Nation (31 January 1786), with Morocco (January 1787), and France (November 1788). Disbound from the 3 volume set of United States Acts.

GLC08688

February 18, 1787

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the debate in Massachusetts as to whether to send delegates to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Writes that "sensible & bold Men shall be chosen for the convention if I can have any influence in the business." The Committee has not yet formally agreed to send a delegation, but Gorham is convinced they will probably send one. Reports that Mr. [Samuel] Adams is having difficulties because he "wishes to limit the Commission in such manner as I think will exceedingly injure the business," but Gorham feels "rather encouraged to hope the affair will be…

GLC02437.03460

February 28, 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hull

Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m]y principles are precisely this, that the artillery officers should do an equal [portion] of duty with the officers of the Infantry..." Knox also discusses the recent trial of soldiers accused of committing an "audacious robbery" on Mr. Lunds, and questions whether the crime called for a civil, not a military, trial. "Certainly they deserve…

GLC02437.10202

February 8, 1800

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.

GLC02437.07363

February 17, 1789

Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Woolwich, likely in Maine. Hired a Mr. Noah Miller to do some agricultural work for him on land in New Canaan, in Lincoln County, in 1780. However, Fuller was unable to continue the improvements, because British troops took possession of some of the land, and deaths in the family and his wife's broken leg limited his ability to work. Meanwhile, a Mr. Charles Thomas began to sow seeds and burn brush on some of Fuller's land, despite Fuller forbidding him to do so in front of two witnesses. Thomas then sold some of this land. In 1785, the General Court passed measures…

GLC02437.04118

February 8, 1787

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is incompetent to the purposes for which it was established, the managing the affairs of the Union." States that "to delegate rights to Congress, and at the same time to withold from them the means of exercising those rights, is trifling and absurd." Watermarked with a IV and a hunting horn inside a crest with GR underneath. "Free" stamped on…

GLC02437.10209

1796

Winchester, Elhanan, fl. 1796;

Book

Title: A Plain Political Catechism Intended For the Use of Schools, in the United States of America: Wherein the Great Principles of Liberty, and of the Federal Government...

One book entitled A Plain Political Catechism Intended For the Use of Schools, in the United States of America: Wherein the Great Principles of Liberty, and of the Federal Government are laid down and explained, in the way of Question and Answer, by Elhanan Winchester published 1796. Consists of a series of questions and answers explaining the make up of the United States government and the basis of that government. Was intended to be used in schools to teach the makeup and duties of the government.

GLC10103

1704

Van Winkle, C.S., fl. 1704

Book

Title: The Private Journal Kept by Madam Knight, On a Journey From Boston to New York

One book entitled, "The Private Journal Kept by Madam Knight, On a Journey From Boston to New York," dated 1704.

GLC10097

[1781]

United States. Continental Congress.

Book

Title: Journals of Congress, and of the United States in Congress assembled

Evans 17767 (ref. for Claypoole Phila. printing)

GLC00219.07

1784/03/18

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

1783/10/31

Hamelton, William, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore

P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03489

1783/09/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth

GLC03107.03490

[1783]

Manuscript document

Title: Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03501

1784/02/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

1784/03/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

1783/09/01

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

1783/09/02

Camel, Martin, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg

The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.

GLC03107.03509

1783/09/03

Everts, Stephen, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

1783/09/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Eddy's account

GLC03107.03511