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to Aaron Burr

Marked confidential. Writes on behalf of the President and himself to encourage Burr to use his influence to make someone (name is illegible) accept a higher post in the army.

GLC02437.05380

A return of arms & accouutrements at New Windsor, Fish Kill, & West Point.

Lists numbers of muskets with bayonets, muskets without bayonets, damaged muskets, spare bayonets, cartridge boxes, and cartridge boxes needing repair. Pertains to New Windsor, Fish Kill, and West Point, New York. Addressed to "Brigadier General...

GLC02437.10020

to Benson John Lossing

Informs Lossing, "I answer to your inquiries in relation to the Seal of the Confederate States, I will state- that the seal was executed in England, in duplicate. One of them was sent over, and was received in Richmond in the last days before the...

GLC02469.05

[Words and music for the song "John Brown's Body"]

Transcription of the verses and the chorus for the song "John Brown's Body," with music. Also lists three Civil War regiments in which Jenkins served. One of these, the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was the unit that invented the song....

GLC02484.01

to my dear wife

He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.

GLC02740.37

to Ethan A. Jenks

Balch, Captain of Ordnance, informs Captain Jenks that the Ordnance Office does not have access to the pay rolls of Jenks' company, thus cannot comply with Jenks' earlier request.

GLC02750.239

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899

to Samuel B. Nylie Mitchell

Written by Commodore Reynolds of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting of the Navy Department to Mitchell. Encloses check (not included) for the annual assessment for 1870-1871. Asks for an acknowledgement. Written on letterhead of the Bureau of...

GLC03479.41

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Has visited Washington, D.C. in the last week. States that Mrs. Fuller has had a boy, who is rather small. Mrs. Fuller is not doing well and was expected, for sometime, not to live. Notes that even though he had...

GLC03523.13.029

to his family

Writes that the Lacey Mansion is being used as a hospital and that the officers are staying in a two-room outhouse. Estimates that the battle has cost the Union side 10,000 and does not see any other result of the four days of battle.

GLC03603.174

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox of his "wishes that the detachment from the Regiment may joine us" if consistent with Knox's plans. They are acquiring clothing for the regiment and he wants the men to anticipate the new clothes and feel satisfaction from...

GLC02437.01307

to Henry Jackson

Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the...

GLC02437.05265

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Incomplete; letter has been torn in half, with the bottom half lost. Reports to Knox about an unfortunate financial case against General [Henry] Jackson, and encloses evidence for it for Knox to consider (not present).

GLC02437.06884

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.

GLC02437.07062

[Acceptance of a draft]

Notes the acceptance of a draft, $700 and a bill from Benjamin Hodgdon's father, Samuel Hodgdon. Appears to be written in Henry Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07072

to Moses Michael Hays

Knox lists sums for which he is accountable to "Michael Moses Hays."
Knox notes, "Mr. Hay is secured for an endorsement by my mills, locks and canals on the St. George River which are worth at least 30000 Dollars." Knox ends with the passage that...

GLC02437.07205

to John Gleason

Knox explains that the expenses of his estate have exceeded his income. Knox has depended on lumber to help pay the bills, but the bad saw and bad logs have been the norm of late. Knox states that "the object of this letter is to "turn your...

GLC02437.07209

to Henry Knox

Knox's nephew Thomas asks if Knox will send his weekly allowance to him via "Mr. Pemberton."

GLC02437.07210

to Henry Knox

Sullivan received Knox's letter of December 22. He tells Knox, "by General Jackson you will receive a memorandum concerning the bills of Winthrop Mackay and Derby." Sullivan goes on to describe the arrangements with these men and how Knox can get the...

GLC02437.07347

[Receipt pertaining to Mrs. Timming]

Receipt for making of a coat. Also includes costs for silk, lace, and tassels. Total came to £11.16.3. Signed by H. Frieake stating the contents were received.

GLC02437.08522

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John B. Rider from 2 March 1803 to 9 December, mainly relating to finances and cash flow.

GLC02437.08820

to Lodema

Encamped near Potomac Creek, Virginia about four miles from Hartford Court House and six or seven miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Left the camp at Hall Farm on Saturday and went to Fairfax, Ohio and found the troops. Saw S. Z. Dickinson at...

GLC02596.11

to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272

to unknown

Assistant Adjutant General Chase states that Private Nelson Niles has been transferred and requests that the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) send Niles' Descriptive Roll. Written at Camp Carrington.

GLC02750.010

[Confirmation from the United States Treasury Department that Captain Ethan A. Jenks' return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage was received, examined and found correct]

Signed by French as the Second Auditor of the United States Treasury Department.

GLC02750.208

[Confirmation from the United States Treasury Department that Captain Ethan A. Jenks' return of arms was received, examined and found correct]

Signed by French as the Second Auditor of the United States Treasury Department.

GLC02750.209

to Mother

He has no desire to go home because if he was there it would be very hard to leave again. He takes care of the captain's horse for an extra 5 dollars a month. Lately they have great food.

GLC02831.13

[receipt for Capt. Abraham Harding]

GLC02891.016

to John Kendall

GLC02915.039

Letters and documents of the Livingston-Redmond family of New York (decimalized).

GLC03107

The Interesting Life, Travels, Voyages, and Daring Engagements of the Celebrated Paul Jones

Paul Jones was Commodore in the American Navy during the late Revolutionary War. The book contains "numerous anecdotes of undaunted courage, in the production of his undertakings." The book was printed by N. Elliot, and published by William E...

GLC03107.05325

Authorization for the release of a French woman taken captive

The document authorizes the release of Madame de Grosse, a French woman who was taken captive, and orders her unhindered return to France.

GLC03107.05337

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05350

Agreement of Philip H Mink to lease a farm to Henry P. Clum

Henry W. Livingston originally leased the farm to Philip H. Mink, who then requested permission to lease the farm to Henry P. Clum.

GLC03107.05354

Sale of land by Carroll Livingston to William Rayner

Carroll Livingston was the executor of the estate of the deceased Robert Thong.

GLC03107.05360

Lease of a farm by Carroll Livingston to Jonah Levine

GLC03107.05365

Deed of mortgage to William Smith Vothers

GLC03107.05379

Patent of property in Albany given to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05389

Exemplification of the Common Recovery suffered the Manor of Livingston and two houses and lots in Albany

The document orders the release of land by Samuel Stitt to James Downs.

GLC03107.05393

Deed of partitions

Land indenture between Robert C. Livingston, John Livingston, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.05397

Land indenture between Charles Mill, Joshua Crosby, and Teunis van Woore

GLC03107.05399

Instructions for an agent to look after affairs in America

GLC03107.05405

Last will and testament

GLC03107.05417

Land conveyance

GLC03107.05420

Indenture between James van Horne and Peter Keteltas

GLC03107.05426

Account book [reverse calf][Ledger 5]

GLC03107.05434

Contra ledger [bound in paper]

GLC03107.05436

Ledger G [reverse calf] [red rot]

GLC03107.05441

Account book [in cloth]

GLC03107.05442

Deed

Deed transferring to eldest son and heir Robert Livingston Jr. (?) share of the iron ore bed at Salisbury, CT
Executors of estate of Philip Livingston: Catherine Livingston, Peter van Brugh Livingston, John Livingston, Philip...

GLC03107.05449

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Johan Coenrat Meyer

GLC03107.05455

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Adam Shuts

GLC03107.05459

Partial report from the committee on federal relations, presented March 9, 1861.

Includes a partial report issued by Virginia delegates, stating "The people of Virginia recognize the American principle that government is founded in the consent of the governed, and they concede the right of the people of the several States of this...

GLC03112

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts...

GLC03123

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 101 (April 16, 1791)]

Contains "Discourse on Davila. No. 30."; article discussing the right of state legislatures to instruct their state's senators in Congress; extract of a report from the London Humane Society; opinions of Delaware representative John Vining on the...

GLC03128

The Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. XI, no. 47 (August 26, 1789)]

Gives detailed report of recent debates in House of Representatives (August 14 and 15) regarding seventeen proposed amendments to the Constitution (a Bill of Rights). Also includes international news, letters from readers, ship news,...

GLC03129

to Frank Stout

He asks Stout to fill out the enclosed affidavit, as he caught malaria while on picket duty and has had pain ever since. he also asks for the name of his surgeon.

GLC03131.07.05

The Return of Co. C in 1865

On July 22, 1865 the remanant of Company C arrived home under Captain Stolzenbach. A great reception took place at the railroad station. Selfridge was there.

GLC03131.07.10

to Mother

He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.

GLC03131.09.03

[Diary of William W. Pratz]

Autograph manuscript signed. Diary in pencil. Writes about camp life and the weather. Notes the number of letters he writes and receives in a day. Approximately 112 pages.

GLC03131.11

To: Isaiah L. Green.

Written after retirement to Congressman Isaiah L. Green concerning repeal of Embargo Act and arming of ships.

GLC03511

to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

to Sister and Father

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...

GLC03523.08.23

to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...

GLC03523.10.023

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife after he crosses the Rappahannock River to let her know that he is still alive after the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. His regiment was involved in a "desperate fight" but could not force the enemy from the heights. Reports...

GLC03523.13.070

to Parents

Written at Poplar Grove Church

GLC03523.36.27

to his family

Mentions that the regiment has received word that they must be ready to leave Annapolis at 12 hours notice. There is uncertainty as to where they are headed but he expresses fear that he will not be brave enough for battle. Discusses the skills and...

GLC03603.059

Regarding stocks for the Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit, Michigan

One document sent to Hiram C. Well by John Western dated July 25, 1891. Certifying stocks int he Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit.

GLC03131.15.006

Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.014

Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.020

Warranty Deed

GLC03131.15.024

Copy of Lease

GLC03131.15.032

Royal Arcanum membership Dues Form

GLC03131.15.041

Receipt for a financial transaction

GLC03131.15.057

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.061

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 9, 1864.

GLC03523.29.080

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 29, 1864.

GLC03523.29.083

to New Hampshire re: asking for supplies, call to arms & poor state of army

Written in the hand of Robert Hanson Harrison. Washington appeals for clothing and supplies for his troops. Copies of this letter went to every state. Washington writes in part: "We had in Camp on the 23rd Instt. by a field report then taken, not...

GLC03706

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of American troops

Walter writes that he has heard of plans to send troops to New York under General Worcester, and notes that Coll. [George] Washington, "a good soldier and a man of sense," if to be appointed commander-in-chief of the American forces. He also asks...

GLC03107.03330

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: declaration in support of independence

James Duane announces his support of American independence from Great Britain, and condemns the recent acts of British aggression: "I hope the Winter will put a stop to the Ravages of the King's Ship's by which are employed in carrying on a pitiful...

GLC03107.03328

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly

Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and...

GLC03107.03332

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 15 January 1776, and shows that Trafford purchased cornel, wheat, flour, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.; and in turn performed labor at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03339

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties

Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and...

GLC03107.03344

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparations for war

Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family...

GLC03107.03352

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: impossible to pay full debt

Robert Yates explains with regret that upon inspection of his treasury, he found it impossible to pay his full debt to Robert, Jr. He then gives Robert, Jr. an order for the type of iron that he is in need of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03354

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fire in New York

George Clinton informs Robert, Jr. of his brother's military actions, and states that the British set a fire in New York, which has caused only a small amount of damage. He explains that there is a great deal of tension between British soldiers and...

GLC03107.03355

Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain

Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."

GLC03107.03360

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: passing of the Regulating Act

Henry tells his father that the Connecticut Assembly just passed the Regulating Act with a slim majority, and it seems as if most people have a great contempt for it.

GLC03107.03366

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign

Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.

GLC03107.03367

Lease of a house at Albany to John Watters

John Watters signed the lease and agreed to pay Robert, Jr. a quarterly rent.

GLC03107.03369

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to...

GLC03107.03371

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

Russell informs Robert, Jr. of the flour he has sold for him, and also gives him the current market price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03375

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docket and address leaf on recto.

GLC03107.03378

to Governor Clinton re: hopes to travel to Congress

Duane writes that he is recovering from the fever, and hopes that he will be able to travel to Congress in a short time.

GLC03107.03379

Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to purchase a farm

GLC03107.03386

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03388

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He...

GLC03107.03390

Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396