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9 December 1797
Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800
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
15 May 1798
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827
Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.
GLC02437.07128
13 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to [William] Hull
Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character...
GLC02437.10119
21 August 1783
to [Robert] Howe
Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to...
GLC02437.10128
1673/12/12
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses
John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.
GLC03107.04865
1674/06/29
to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts
GLC03107.04866
1676/09/08
Van, Ipendam, fl. 1676
Arrangements for a legal proceeding
The notary public, Adrian van [?]lpendam, recorded the arrangements for a legal proceeding between Nicolas van Renselaer on the one part, and Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne on the other part.
GLC03107.04867
1678/04/13
Sydenham, William, fl. 1678
Defense plea in the court at Albany
The defendant, William Sydenham, denies Johannes de Peyster's charge that he unlawfully sold and profited from de Peyster's beaver furs.
GLC03107.04868
1678/04/15
Coker, Thomas, fl. 1678
Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany
Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.
GLC03107.04869
1680/09/24
Account of Jacobus van Vorst [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04870
1685/10/01
Wendel, Johannes, fl. 1684-1685
Order for investigation into the drowning of Gerrit Hendrikse
GLC03107.04871
1685
Manuscript [in Dutch]
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04872
1686/09/08
Mayor and Aldermen of Albany
Agreement with Richard Wilson to build a highway from Albany to Sand Bergh
Richard Wilson made the agreement with the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany.
GLC03107.04873
1686/10/19
List of individuals
GLC03107.04874
1690/02/27
Cornelise, Arnout, fl. 1690
Petition of Arnout Cornelise [incomplete]
GLC03107.04875
1692/04/16
Davenport, Anne, fl. 1692
Testimony and evidence for Hillegard van Slichtenhorst
The document provides evidence from 3 different individuals regarding Hillegard van Slichtenhorst, who became pregnant out of wedlock. The child's father, Peter Lund, refused to marry van Slichtenhorst. The first testimony was given by Anne...
GLC03107.04876
1692/07/29
Phillips, Fredryck, fl. 1692
to Peter Schuyler re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04877
1694/02/06
Hearing at the Mayor's court
The sheriff fined two defendants 10 pounds each for selling duck to the Indians on a sabbath day.
GLC03107.04878
1696/06/16
Court of Mayor
Prohibition of fur trading with Indians
The Court of Mayor and Aldermen declares that it has come to their attention that a great many people have violated orders prohibiting trade with Indians at Albany. The new order states that such practices have led to disturbances in the area, and...
GLC03107.04879
1698/05/03
Indictment of Cornelis Teunise van Vechten
The court indicted van Vechten for the malicious and premeditated act of murdering Anna Schuyler by running over her with his horses and sled.
GLC03107.04880
William Simson's trial
Due to damage, much of the document is illegible.
GLC03107.04881
1699/03/16
Carter, John, fl. 1699
Deposition of John Carter
In his deposition, John Carter stated that David Schuyler and Jacobus Turk refused to have their rum "gadged" according to custom, and proceeded to sell this rum in violation of regulations.
GLC03107.04882
1700/08/14
Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701
Muster roll of Capt. James Weemes's company
GLC03107.04883
1702/08/20
Tax account [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04884
1702
Account [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04885
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