1788/03/17

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re; enclosed copy of a miscarried letter

The letter is preceded by a copy of a letter from 14 January 1788 that Faesch believes was miscarried. In the copied letter, Faesch recommends an employee for Henry's iron works.

GLC03107.03773

1788/05/26

Stevenson, Duer, & Ten Eyck, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for shipment of iron

The letter is marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03774

1789/03/17

Fuller, Thomas, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill

Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03775

1783/09/05

Elting & Varick, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include oysters and chocolate.

GLC03107.03760

1783/09/08

Gaeler, Peter, fl. 1765-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account are for tobacco boxes, fish hooks, spectacles, and other items.

GLC03107.03761

1783/09/08

Macaulay, Alex, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03762

1783/09/11

Josiah, Shippey, & Co., fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Items on the account include rock salt and bar iron.

GLC03107.03763

1783/09/25

Miller, Eleazer Jr., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account began 11 March 1803.

GLC03107.03764

1783/10/04

Josiah, Shippey, & Co., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include coffee and bladder snuff.

GLC03107.03765

1783/10/04

Clarkson, David M., fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Mr. Rowe signed for receipt of iron on p.2.

GLC03107.03766

1784/06/08

Lansing, John, 1754-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: trying individuals for iron theft

John Lansing, Jr. writes that it would be difficult to try two individuals as accessories to the theft of some iron, and therefore advises Henry not to do so on account of a lack of evidence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03767

1788/03/03

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox re: congratulations on acceptance of Constitution by Massachusetts

Severely faded on p. 1 right margin (from water damage). Also, opposition in remaining states and predicting revolution in France. Accompanied by provenance note of John F. Smith. This document had been removed from Gen. Knox's papers by his granddaughter in the nineteenth century. Notes: Fitzpatrick, Writings of Washington, 29: 434-435

GLC05638

1783/10/03

United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles

Manuscript document signed

Title: The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time

Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.

GLC06026

1783/11/23

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Letter signed

Title: to John Dickinson re: announcing treaty and calling for ratification

Signed as President of Congress. Docketed on free frank.

GLC05578

1783/02/02

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jay re: calling a conference preparatory to signing Treaty of Paris

An important letter written in the third person calling a meeting of the other ministers at his home the next day at 11. The points for discussion are passports for British and American vessels and preparations "for signature of the definitive Treaty." Adams has written the address leaf in French. With attractive red seal, and docket by John Jay.

GLC05610

1785/09/27

United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles

Document signed

Title: Report of the Grand Committee of Congress respecting the debt of the U.S.

Lists foreign and domestic debt, assessment of each state. Numbered "no. 26" in ink.

GLC05901

1785/07/17

Livingston, Robert C., fl. 1785-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Swift re: family news

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

GLC03107.04554

1788/09/13

Sullivan, Stephen (Brown), Alexander, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Alexander Brown

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Alexander Brown for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney.

GLC03107.04465

1789/01/23

Sullivan, Stephen (McCarter), Hugh, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Hugh McCarter

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Hugh McCarter for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney. Hugh McCarter signed with his mark.

GLC03107.04466

26 Febraury 1787

Wilson, Mary Ann, fl. 1787

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Received three months wages from Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.08600

February 10, 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he and his cousin (likely Isaac Winslow, Sr.) have read Knox's notes regarding the Waldo patent and discussed the claims of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo (wife of the late Samuel Waldo, Jr.). Provides several notes on the subject, as well as a lengthy quotation from a 1758 letter by Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09173

February 10, 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has had two conferences with Mr. [Robert] Morris, and writes that Morris is discouraged with the status of public affairs. Had understood that the "monied men" of Massachusetts would be providing funding as well, but they have not. New York has approved regulations limiting the amount that state will contribute, and Pennsylvania has contributed some money but must allocate much of it to its "own pension list." Maryland is having difficulties, as well. Declares that he and Mr. Morris both feel that "every thing wears a gloomy & unpromising aspect." Also comments on guarding the stores…

GLC02437.03448

March 31, 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipts for warrants to the amount of 3000 dollars

Two (duplicate) notes of receipt of three warrants for $1000 each on William Imlay from Major General Henry Knox for Continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrants numbered 115, 116, and 117. These warrants were related to raising troops that were used to quell Shays' Rebellion. Title from docket.

GLC02437.03505

February 9, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sullivan

Knox calls Sullivan's "arrangement with Mr. Lowell...perfectly satisfactory." Says Henry Jackson will sign the note. Knox is also happy with Mr. Derby's arrangement. Knox asks, "if you could arrange with Mackay and Winthrop for postponement, or compromise it would be a great relief."

GLC02437.07367

1785/09/06

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Letter signed

Title: to President of N.H. re: sending journals, inadequate representation of NH

Writtn as Sec. of Congress

GLC03944