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18 June 1855
Brown, John, 1800-1859
to Henry Thompson re: relocation to North Elba, N.Y.
Written on blue stationery of "J. R. Brown, Wool, Butter and Cheese" which has been crossed out. Docketed.
GLC07589
1818/11/20
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Walter Patterson re: difficulty living in New York
H[enry] L[ivingston] describes the problems a friend has had maintaining a job and a place to live in New York, and advises Walter to prevent his mother and sister from going to New York for the winter. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04532
1818/06/19
Fletcher, Daniel, fl. 1818
to William D. Patterson re: decision to go to New Orleans
Fletcher writes that he has decided to go to New Orleans to try to procure a job in a counting house, and wonders if he could make the voyage on William's ship. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04552
1837/01/30
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
to Montgomery Livingston re: encouragement to learn the German language
Robert L. Livingston applauds his son's desire to learn the German language, and encourages him to board with a German family.
GLC03107.04556
22 January 1849
to Willis A. Hodges
Discusses arrangements at North Elba, and upcoming plans for this African American farming settlement. Says money is being raised to help the "infant colony," urges residents not to lay out plots yet, but instead cut wood. Also discusses the...
GLC06615
24 April 1832
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to M. Clerc-Lasalle [in French]
Lafayette's letter in French during the reign of Louis Philippe. Partial translation available. Provides advice to a friend of Clerc-Lasalle's on moving to America. Tells him about land policies in America and that his friend should learn English...
GLC06644
27 August 1837
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to Catherine Pattison
Mentions visiting Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod where he made a search for the relics of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. Updates her on the progress of the telegraph. Reports that the telegraph is testing well but expresses some anxiety over being...
GLC06328
1837/06/06
Proposals to engage waggons and teams to assist in the removal of the...
[title continued] Chickasaw Indians west of the Mississippi. With table containing list of names and numbers of horse/ox teams.
GLC06741.06
1837 ca.
Skello, J.M., fl. 1837
Tally of Indians moving from Little Rock to Fort Towson
Covers the period of May 4th through July 16th, with separate total for teamsters rations.
GLC06741.07
1837/07/01-1838/01/13
Vanderslice, D., fl. 1837-1838
Account of Vanderslice's expenditures during Chickasaw emigration
Vanderslice was Assisant Superintendent and Conductor in the emigration of the Chickasaw Indians.
GLC06741.08
1838/02/20
Certification re: delivery of 175 Chickasaw Indians and their belongings
Delivered via the ship "Itasca."
GLC06741.09
26 November 1833
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[Decree secularizing California missions and opening them to colonization].
GLC06294
1845-1849
Porterfield, George A., 1822-1919
Mexican War and post-war diary
Part one, crudely bound, includes vignettes about people Porterfield encountered, a pen and ink sketch of Rancho Buena Vista, and a rudimentary genealogy. Part two, unbound, begins in April 1848 and records his travels and activities after the war...
GLC06299
circa 1845
American Republican Party of Kingston
American Republican Town Nominations. "Beware of Foreign Influence"
Nativist Election broadside, with large eagle, by the American Republican Party of Kingston attacking Roman Catholic immigrants. "Beware of Foreign Influence" is attributed to Washington's Farewell Address. Prints the address of John Young as...
GLC07450
19 September 1823
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843
to unknown
Written by Key, the penman of the Star Spangled Banner and a founding member of the American Colonization Society, as an attorney to an unknown reverend. Says he would like to join him on the 30th, but cannot because court will be in session. Appears...
GLC07483.02
[n.y.]/05/29
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Sarah Minis
Crawfurd writes that he is greatly concerned that Johnston's sister Sarah may move to Alabama with her new husband. Crawfurd also writes that he has a great deal of pity for Sarah, who got married without friends or relatives, and without the...
GLC03107.04108
[n.y.]/06/12
Minis, Sarah, ?
to Johnston Livingston re: decision to remain in Tivoli
Johnston's sister writes that she is indeed married, but has refrained from travelling to Alabama with her new husband. She also gives news of family and acquaintances in Tivoli.
GLC03107.04111
1836/02/19
to Johnston Livingston re: encouragement to travel west
Crawfurd encourages Johnston to follow his desires and travel West.
GLC03107.04115
1837/05/16
to Johnston Livingston re: displeasure with the city
Crawfurd explains his growing dislike of New York City, and expresses envy for Johnston's country dwelling. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04121
1837/10/01
to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city
Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.
GLC03107.04123
21 March 1831
May, Samuel J., 1797-1871
to James Savage
May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the...
GLC05508.183
26 February 1824
Parris, Albion Keith, 1788-1857
to John Andrew Shulze
Printed resolution signed by Parris as Governor of Maine to Pennsylvania Governor John Andrew Shulze. Certified by A. Nichols as Maine's Secretary of State. First page claims he is passing along a copy of a resolution passed by the legislature of...
GLC05191
31 May 1850
Clarke, Matthew St. Clair, 1791-1852
[American Colonization Society circular proposing steamship line between the United States and Africa]
Addressed to "His Excellency the Gov of NJ" (Daniel Haines). Signed by [Matthew St. Clair Clarke]. Copy of the memorial of Joseph Bryan, of Alabama, to Congress, proposing to establish a line of steam ships between the U.S. and Africa. Cites the...
GLC05492
1830/02/08
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Certificate no. 256 of admission to enter Austin's colony (in Spanish)
Certificate permitting the bearer to enter Austin's colony. Partly printed document in Spanish, signed "Estevan F. Austin."
GLC05479
15 February 1828
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Wilson Lumpkin
Responds to a part of a speech given by Lumpkin, a Georgia congressman, dealing with Indian tribes east of the Mississippi. Contends that Indians "can only be perpetuated as tribes, or nations, by concentrating them west of the Mississippi upon...
GLC05695
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