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1719/12/04-1721/02/01
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
"Palatin Debtors who Live in the Manor"
Contains three separate lists of Palatin debtors on three different dates: 4 December 1719, 1 January 1721, and 1 February 1722.
GLC03107.01419
1685/07/02
Answer to the northern Indians
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01941
1685/08/04
River Indians
"Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"
The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to...
GLC03107.01945
1685/12/21
"Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .
. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their...
GLC03107.01955
1687/09/09
New York (N.Y.). City Council
to the Mayor & Aldermen of Albany re: settlement at Catskill for the Winter
The document orders that the 5 Nations bring their women, children, and old men to Catskill on Robert Livingston's land for the winter, where they will receive any assistance they may need. It also requests that they bring as much corn and...
GLC03107.02008
1688/07/02
Deposition of Symon Groot
The deposition explains that Symon Groot came to the colony in 1638 to trade with the West India Company, and throughout his time here he has repeatedly endangered himself by fighting with the Mohawks in their war with the French and their Indians....
GLC03107.02016
1723/06/10
Burnet, William, 1688-1729
Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet
Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York
GLC03107.01512
Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York
GLC03107.01513
1723/06
Loodsteed, Jurian, fl. 1723
Receipt of bill from William Burnet
Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.
GLC03107.01515
1723/03/10
Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737
to Robert Livingston
Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...
GLC03107.01553
to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave
Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01554
1725/07/25
Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731
to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch
Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01666
1720/08/31
Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724
Propositions to the 5 Nations
Schuyler explains the French designs to make a settlement at Onjagore, and warns the Indians that they will be ruined if they allow such a settlement. He discusses the mischievous activity of the 5 Nations in the southern colonies, and advises them...
GLC03107.02138
1720/09/01
Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724
Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [delivered]
Schuyler proposes to renew the covenant chain on behalf of all of the King's colonies, and regrets the absence of the Senecas, who have entered into an agreement with the French. The 4 Nations are asked ot make peace with all English allies, and are...
GLC03107.02139
1722/09/08
"Instructions for Mayor Abraham Schuyler"
Abraham Schuyler is ordered to settle in the Seneca's country for 12 months in an effort to trade with the Far Nations, and invite them to Albany to trade with the English settlers. Schuyler is directed to tell the Far Nations that the English offer...
GLC03107.02150
1725/05/31
to [?] re: trade with Indians
Burnet discusses an Act forbidding the 5 Nations to trade with the French, and how the Indians must take an oath in acknowledgement of this Act. He also desires to find some new interpreters, as he is suspicious of Laurence Claese; and he hopes to...
GLC03107.02159
1676
Charter of Albany
The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed...
GLC03107.01862
September 7, 1683
Livingston, Robert, 1663-1725
Settlements along the Susquehanna River
The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. This map had borders drawn between Robert Livingston and three Iroquois delegates. The accompanying text...
GLC03107.01923
1725/09
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: assessors of Albany
Philip writes of a disagreement between the assessors and the palatins on Livingston's Manor. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01718
1726/02/23
"Palatines Debtors who Live in the Mannor"
GLC03107.01757
1686/07/20
Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II
During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land...
GLC03107.01828
1714/04/29
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Alida Livingston re: no payment from the Governor
Robert writes that his father has not received payment from the Governor, and it is unlikely that he will receive anything on the palatine's account. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02245
October 13, 1776-1782
Ko´sciuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817
to unknown
Requests provisions promised by Quarter Master General Thomas Mifflin. Written on October 13.
GLC04630
1889 April 21
Mitchell, & DeGroff, fl. 1889
[Photograph taken at Guthrie, Oklahoma]
Stamped with the mark of the Cunningham Collection, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Includes the inscription: "U.S. Marshals and Deputys on 2nd St in front of the Govt. Acre, the day before the opening. U.S. Land Office to the Left, the only building in...
GLC04671
1867-1868
Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868
[Collection of letters from a miner to his wife regarding California] [decimalized]
Written to his wife Ann (occasionally spelled Anne or Ruth Ann) in Chicago. Conger and his wife were both born in New York and lived in Chicago after 1860 and through the 1880 U.S. Census. Conger worked for the U.S. Police.
GLC04672
1791/03/15
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Gov. of Georgia re: transmitting copies of various acts of Congress
Various acts of Congress: Whiskey tax, the capitol, treasury dept., salaries of the Executive Dept., post office, pensions for invalids, support of light-houses, reducing the public debt, granting lands to settlers in the Northwest territory, raising...
GLC04675.01
6 June 1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826
[Ohio land grant of 1200 acres made by Congress to Brigade Chaplain Alexander Balmain for three years military service].
This document is a record of lands given to Alexander Balmain for three years of military service. It is signed by John Adams as President and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. A grant made in accordance with a 1790 act called...
GLC04675.09
1781/12/12
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Moses Rawlings re: moving British POW's to Lancaster & Philadelphia
Washington also mentions allowing foreigners to stay in frontier towns.
GLC04566
1804
Derbigny, Pierre, 1767-1829
Memorial presented by the inhabitants of Louisiana to the Congress of the United States, in Senate and House of Representatives convened. Translated from the French...
(title continues)... Sole copy acknowledged to be conformable to the original. Famous pamphlet expressing the grievances of French settlers in Louisiana after annexation by the United States. "Henry" written on first page. Derbigny signs last page...
GLC04571
1832/02/24
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine
A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.
GLC04364
28 April 1855
Brown, Frederick, 1830-1856
to John Brown
Journey to Kansas, staking claims in Osawatomie, and plans to build a settlement. Says he, Owen, and Salmon arrived in Osawatomie, without John Jr. and Jason, and have found good land. They "intend to put up some cabbins and get to ploughing as...
GLC04463.03
5 July 1842
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
[Remitting penalties for the British barque Redwing]
This document remits penalties for a British barque and is countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Tyler remits penalties incurred by the British barque Redwing, which had arrived at New York with excess passengers. Dudley Persse, the...
GLC04619.02
1958
Smith, Karl, (fl. 1938-1959)
A Map of the United States 1784-1844
One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company in 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is...
GLC09861.02
3 June 1982
La Semana
La Semana [Volume 1, No. 27 (June 3, 1982)]
One issue of La Semana dated June 3, 1982. Item has articles written in both Spanish and English. Articles related to the INS including children in their "sweeps" or deportations; political endorsements of bills related to health, prisons, minorities...
GLC09875
26 June 1956
NAACP
NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions
One pamphlet entitled,"NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions" dated June 26, 1956. Contains resolutions decided by the delegates at the 47th annual conference in San Francisco, California. Among the resolutions adopted are passive non-resistance...
GLC09640.137
1961
Senior, Clarence, 1903-1974;
Strangers then Neighbors
One book entitled, "Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans," written by Clarence Senior dated 1961. Consists of the history of immigration to the United States; the misconception that foreigners are largely responsible for crime...
GLC09640.250
1969
The Annals
September 1942
One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1942. Contains book reviews of new literature in social science. Contains four categories of essays, "The Need for National Solidarity," "The Negro and the War," "Minorities of Alien Origin," and...
GLC09640.283
8-12 April 1940
American Education Press Inc.
Every Week [Vol. 6. No. 29. (April 8-12, 1940)]
A issue of Every Week newsletter dated 8-12 April 1940. This issue's cover story is titled "Migrant Worker Problem Troubles California." The article explains who migrant workers are as well as how the industry of migrant work came about. It also...
GLC09786
19 January 1901
Harpers Weekly
Harpers Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island
A single page from an issue of Haper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled, "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of...
GLC09790
1956
Americans for Democratic Action
Voting Guide 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...
GLC09640.008
1914-1915
Various
letters to A.G. Johnson [Decimalized .01-.04]
Four letters to letters to A.G. Johnson regarding the Burnett immigration bill.
GLC09518
January 26, 1856
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Alexander Sankey Latty
Writes to "Latty" concerning republican politics and elections, the Know-Nothings, and immigration.
GLC00011
February 23, 1813
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Thomas Rutter
Secretary of State Monroe transmits a printed copy of a notice to foreign nationals living near coastal areas. Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.
GLC00043.04
March 12, 1813
Secretary of State Monroe elaborates on what course of action is to be taken involving "peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration..." Rutter was marshal...
GLC00043.05
09 June 1949
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Pardon of Sol Lewis (c/s Thomas Clark [AG])
(Alias Sollis Levinsky.) Convicted as an illegal alien; pardoned since law-abiding while serving parole, had partly paid $5000 fine and would be deported if not pardoned.
GLC00068.23
27 December 1838
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
[Presidential authority to affix the seal to the release of George Gausman]
Authority given to Secretary of State John Forsyth.
GLC00076.02
September 17, 1798
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to Pierre Chassanis [in French]
Written in French. Previously cataloged as being to Rudolph Tillier, a land agent. Possibly discusses the land that is now Lewis County, New York. Place written is illegible.
GLC00087.02
February 11, 1799
Tillier, Rudolph, fl. 1793-1799
to Gouverneur Morris [copy]
Copy of a letter from Tillier and Morris' response, dated February 11, 1799. Tillier complains of unjust treatment by "the Company of Peter Chassanis and others," particularly the protestation of bill issued for the payment of advances he made....
GLC00087.03
June 30, 1799
Copy of letter to Pierre Chassanis (in French)
French; Incl. AMS from RT to GM and other material
GLC00087.04
August 25, 1799
to Rudolph Tillier [copy]
Terminates Tillier's position as agent for Peter Chassanis, who purchased the land that became the colony of Castorland, New York, in 1792. Includes a copy of Tillier's response in which he states the matter will be addressed in court, dated 29...
GLC00087.05
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