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17 July 1687
Jacobse, Ryer (fl. 1687)
to Thomas Dongan
Jacobse writes of a recent battle between the French and Indians, and gives speculated casualty counts. Docket notes that this is a translation of the original.
GLC03107.01999
1742/11/01
Reid, John, Jr.
Indenture of apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr., merchant
The indenture sets the terms of John Reid, Jr.' s apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr. to learn the trade of a merchant for 5 years. It commands Reid to obey his master's every command, to maintain his secrets and confidence, and to abstain...
GLC03107.02668
9 Januray 1747
Toby, Hannah
[Indenture apprenticing Javin Toby to John Steadman]
Singed by Toby with an X, also signed by Samuel Swift and Thomas Hazard, both Justices of the Peace. States that "Hannah Toby Indian Woman" has indentured her son "Javin Toby a Molatto" to John Steadman and his wife for fifteen years and five months...
GLC03002.01
5 October 1750
Kingsberry, Ephraim (fl. 1750)
[Legal documents relating to the arrest of Ruth, an Indian Woman]
Two documents with legal dockets on verso. The two documents relate to the arrest of an Indian woman named Ruth, with a deposition against Ruth, an order for her arrest, a record of her arrest, and the facts of confession. The deposition is from...
GLC03002.02
1702
Schenk, Peter (1660-1718 or 9)
Nieu Amsterdam, een Stedeken in Noord Amerikaes Nieu Hollant [In Dutch]
View of New Amsterdam from the water. Hand colored engraving in the first state. Framed to 40 x 44 cm.
GLC03022
16 November 1680
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
One letter from Alida Livingston to Robert Livingston dated November 16, 1680 regarding the delivery of lard barrels.
GLC03107.00052
24 June 1681
Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700;
One letter from Stephen Van Cortlandt to Robert Livingston dated June 24, 1681. Van Cortlandt discusses the details of possible debts paid by Livingston to Captain Brockhals on behalf of John Gilbert. Written in Dutch.
GLC03107.00056
19 January 1682
Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752;
One letter from Brandt Schuyler to Robert Livingston dated January 19, 1682. Schuyler informs Livingston about the purchase of the Pollepees Island by Courtlandt, who was promised the island by Captain Brock and his council. Schuyler also discusses...
GLC03107.00080
16 January 1689
Pynchon, John (1626-1703)
to Robert Livingston
Pynchon sends news of New England Governor [Edmund Andros's ] excursion to find Indians in Maine, Governor's non-return, leading to fears of his demise. Rumors are passed along about an invasionary fleet sailing from Holland to England carrying the...
GLC03107.00161
1671
Montanus, (fl. 1670-1671)
View of Puerto Rico
An engraving entitled "Porto Rico" dated circa 1670. This engraving features a view of the port of Puerto Rico. The image contains twelve ships, some with people on them and a fort and buildings in the background. Originally published in an atlas by...
GLC09788
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