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1781-1864
Various
The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive
A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings and newspapers.
GLC09791
20 December 1790
Fitch, John (1743-1798)
[Biography of John Fitch]
A handwritten biography of John Fitch. The text is written under an engraving of a image of a steamboat with the caption "Plan of Mr. Fitch's Steamboat." There is a more detailed typed biography attached to the upper left hand corner of the page. In...
GLC02480.07.01
14 April 1800
Kitteridge, Thomas (1756-1818)
[Moses Dorman's military discharge]
One manuscript document dated Andover, April 14, 1800, certifying Moses Dorman's near sightedness rending him unfit for military service. Document is signed by "Thomas Kittredge," the Regiment's surgeon. On reverse of document is a note from Captain...
GLC09687
1700 - 1800
Green, Timothy (fl. 1784)
[Four pages extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws, 18th century]
One document entitled "Indian, Molatto, and Negro Servants and, Slaves" dated 1784. Pages were extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws. The law imposes a rule that any unaccompanied servant in public without a ticket or pass would be...
GLC09723
1783 circa
Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment
"Account Clothing for the first Massachusetts Regiment for the Year 1783." Signed by Azariah Egleston, Paymaster and Agent.
GLC09134.02
"Account Charges to be made.. for the Year 1783."
GLC09134.03
"Account of the Public Securities Received by Azariah Egleston, Agent..., for and delivered to the Officers and Soldiers...being the Balance Due them, for arrears of pay, Subsistence, Clothing, the Quantity of the Men Engaged further and Commutation...
GLC09134.04
August 1807
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Untitled
Unsigned fragment. "It would be dishonourable, and might be ruinous if without a redress of our wrongs war did not promptly follow the expiration of the embargo. No other alternative is left to our choice. Every other expedient has been tried and...
GLC09135
3 March 1785
Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804)
to Charles Thomson
Draft letter to Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, declining appointment [as one of three commissioners to lay out site for Federal capital] "Reduced to the painful necessity of a sedentary life by chronic disorders,… In this situation Congress...
GLC09242
1787-1812
Church, Angelica (1756-1814)
[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]
Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.
GLC09629
1 February 1787
to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating...
GLC09629.01
8 March 1787
to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler
A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...
GLC09629.02
1 May [1795]
Angelica writes about a ball that she hosted the night before. She wrote that it was very fashionable and popular and that the Prince of Wales stayed from one o'clock to five in the morning, something he had not done at any other ball this season...
GLC09629.03
5 October 1796
to Elizabeth Hamilton
Angelica writes that she just took leave of her mother, presumably her mother in law, who is 88 years old. She fears that she will not see her again as Angelica will be leaving for America soon. Asks Elizabeth to tell Alexander that the man he sent...
GLC09629.04
1 October 1812
to Mary Anna Sawyer Schulyer
Angelica writes to accept the invitation to visit, and that she would have written sooner but she has been indisposed but should be quite well in a few days. She intends to convince another sister of also visiting as it would be good for her to be...
GLC09629.05
21 April 1797
Hamilton, Philip (1782-1801)
to Alexander Hamilton
Only known letter from Philip to his father, discussing a gift from his grandfather, and schooling. He also asks his father to thank his grandfather for the advice. Writing that he knows that he should pay attention to it, "in order to be a good man...
GLC09630
12 July 1804
Malcolm, Catherine Schuyler, (1781-1857)
My dear brother
Catherine writes her brother, Philip Jeremiah Schuyler, concerning their father's reaction to the death of Alexander Hamilton. She also writes that he is to hasten to New York in order to comfort their sister Elizabeth and give her any assistance he...
GLC09631
1789-1796
[Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton] [Decimalized .01-.06]
Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton.
GLC09635
11 June 1789
to [Alexander Hamilton]
A quick note expressing regret that Angelica will be unable to visit Alexander and Elizabeth before she had to return to New York. She sends love from her, her father, and brother.
GLC09635.01
3 April 1794
Angelica writes to Hamilton to introduce a Dr. Priestly, a man of science in the hopes that Hamilton will "make our country so dear to him as to cause him to forget that which he leaves at an advanced period of Life." She also mentions that her...
GLC09635.03
19 September 1794
Angelica introduces the Duke de Lioncourt, who is fleeing France for asylum in America. She describes him as a man who loves liberty with little sense and moderation. She claims that he introduced a better system of agriculture and bettered the lives...
GLC09635.04
29 April 1796
Angelica writes introducing Mr. Birch. She also mentions plans for the house and the lots purchased. She writesshe hopes to see Alexander soon and that "when your Brain produced a Camillus every day, your heart entirely forgot an Angelica existed."...
GLC09635.05
1789
A quick note to Hamilton introducing Mr. Griffith, and asking Hamilton to introduce him to Angelica's parents.
GLC09635.06
1795-1810
Schuyler, Philip John, (1733-1804)
[Correspondence to Philip Schuyler with related documents] [Decimalized .01-.22]
22 letters and documents to Philip Schuyler.
GLC09636
25 April 1795
Cooper, Thomas, (fl. 1795)
To Philip Schuyler
This is a letter discussing the return of John Jay, to the United States. It also mentions the possibility of Jay taking position in the government. Cooper insist that Jay is about to sail back, if he has not already left, and tells Schuyler to not...
GLC09636.01
25 June 1795
Youle, John, (fl. 1795)
Part letter, part receipt, this letter has prices at the top, the letter portion mentions a Sloop that set sail and suggests getting another vessel.
GLC09636.02
3 September 1795
Cornwall, James, (fl. 1795)
A letter to Philip discussing a possible disease outbreak in New York. Cornwall says fear of another Yellow Fever epidemic, like that in Philadelphia is high. However, so far all cases of disease have been contained to the first infected person's...
GLC09636.03
13 February 1799
Ten Broeck, Peter B., (fl. 1799)
This is a short letter letting Schuyler know that Ten Broeck has been voted Sheriff of the county of Columbria. He thanks Schuyler for his support.
GLC09636.04
14 June 1799
Williams, Robert, (fl. 1799)
[Receipt]
A receipt for payment of duty on a 4 wheel carriage called a coachea that is drawn by two horses. The duty is good for a year to end on September 30, 1799.
GLC09636.05
Williams, Robert, (fl. 1799-1802)
A receipt for payment of duty on a 2 wheel carriage called a Sulkay that is drawn by one horse. The duty is good for a year to end on September 30, 1799.
GLC09636.06
20 June 1800
Quitman, Frederick H., (fl. 1800)
A letter that accompanied a copy of a sermon (not included) that he believes, "The perusal of it will afford you some pleasure, in particular after dinner. It hath the same effect upon me as opium" he continues writing that he bought a few copies of...
GLC09636.07
31 March 1801
Cochran, Catherine, 1781–1857
To Philip J. Schuyler
A letter between siblings Catherine updated Philip J. on something she is sending him. She also mentions his cheese and that she has taken charge of. Their mother was afraid to trust it to Hamilton as, "The sloop he went down in, took fire as it lay...
GLC09636.08
2 January 1802
Two receipts on the same sheet for payment of duty on a 4 wheel carriage called a Phaeton that is drawn by 2 horse. One is good till September 30, 1801, the second is good till September 30, 1802. There is a note on the bottom that there is also 2...
GLC09636.09
6 December 1802
de Zeng, F., (fl. 1802)
De Zeng asks Schuyler to further postpone a meeting of the Board at Rhinebeck. The meeting was supposed to take place on the 6th but had been postponed until the next Saturday. De Zeng, complains that he will be unable to make it and asks that it get...
GLC09636.10
26 October 1802
Cochran, Catherine (1781–1857)
Catherine updates her brother on what is going on at home. She mentions that their mother is on a trip to New York with Capt. Church. She also mentions that their father had another flare up of Gout, and the ulcer on his knee has been active. She...
GLC09636.11
14 April 1809
Foote, Ebenezer, (fl. 1809)
Ebenezer writes Philip telling him of the current mood regarding the constitution. He comments on the voting situation between Federalist and Anti-Federalist. He writes that he "has the pleasure of noting that it is certainly more favorable than it...
GLC09636.12
24 October 1809
Felloson, Robert, (fl. 1809)
Robert is requesting contact information for Philip's agent for his land in the area.
GLC09636.13
28 February 1810
Foote, Ebenezer, (fl. 1809-1810)
A update of what is happening in Albany, he mentions possible appointments that may be given and how that would affect future voting.
GLC09636.14
1 April 1810
A passionate letter in which Ebenezer says he was appointed the position of first judge, however he is very unhappy with it as he believes that it was given to him to make him happy and get him to stop speaking his opinion. He also writes that after...
GLC09636.15
7 April 1810
Radcliff, Jacob, (fl. 1810)
To James Encott
Radcliff is asking James Encott to be a leading member of the Federalist party in Duchess county.
GLC09636.16
2 April 1811
Church, Philip, (1778–1861)
to Philip J. Schuyler
Church writes Schuyler to ask his assistance with information concerning a possible grant of land he would be gaining in lieu of a debt. He wishes to know more about the land before he considers asking for it in payment as a debt owed to his father...
GLC09636.19
4 April 1814
Livingston, Mary, (fl. 1814)
Mary is asking Philip to let her know the requirements of entering the college of Cambridge as she wishes her son to attend.
GLC09636.20
4 October 1824
Yates, Jasper, (fl. 1824)
to Philip J. Schuyler and Stephen Van Rensselaer
A short note asking Philip and Stephen to bring a balance to Daniel D Campbell.
GLC09636.21
1801
Unknown
[Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention]
Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention, and the constitution written. It mentions the amendments made, "it will at once be preceded, that the spirit which originally dictated it, & the principals in embodied, have in consonance...
GLC09637
1805-1846
Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, (1757-1854)
[Correspondence to family and others] [Decimalized .01-.17]
17 letters and correspondence to family. Including Philip J. Schyler, John Mason, Bradford, William Stephen Hamilton, Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schyler, Philip Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton Holly, James Alexander Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton, and Charles...
GLC09638
6 June 1804
Le Doux de Caradeux, (fl. 1804)
A letter to Elizabeth in French.
GLC09638.01
4 January 1805
to Philip Jeremiah Schuyler
A letter between Elizabeth and her brother Philip concerning inheritance from her father. In particular furniture that was purchased as well as an amount of money that was given to her in the past. "a report has prevailed that my father gave me six...
GLC09638.02
23 September 1805
Mason, John, (fl. 1805)
A letter to Elizabeth writing that her daughter Angelica who was visiting with them has just left. Mason praises her company and wishes Elizabeth well. Mason also mentions that he was recently sick.
GLC09638.03
16 December 1809
to Bradford
Elizabeth writes that she just received a power of attorney for Mrs. Mitchell addressed to Dr. Stevens. However she advises that Dr. Stevens is already engaged and suggests instead sends a power of attorney to a Mr. Cruger her nephew. Cruger is...
GLC09638.04
26 January 1836
Hamilton, William Stephen, (1797-1850)
William writes Elizabeth that he just received her last letter because he was called away to attend a meeting of the legislature in Green Bay. He writes that while there he met up with an old school friend who is now an episcopal minister in the area...
GLC09638.05
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