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1749/07/29
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
to Peter DeWitt re: slave trade
Robert Livingston, Jr. describes the multiple deaths of enslaved people on a trading vessel, and expresses disappointment at the financial loss.
GLC03107.04449
1749/09/19
to Peter DeWitt re: trade
Robert, Jr. discusses the various goods he would like to trade, as well as the current market prices of these goods.
GLC03107.04450
1749/10/04
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Peter DeWitt re: orders for trade
John Livingston asks DeWitt to sell the remainder of his enslaved people, and also orders some cattle and pigs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04451
1739/10/07
Van Duesen, Henry, fl. 1749
to Peter DeWitt re: trade and settlement of accounts [fragment]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04452
1749/10/26
GLC03107.04453
1749/12/20
Williams, John, fl. 1749-1759
to Peter DeWitt re: conveyance of rents
Williams writes to explain the rents he is sending to DeWitt.
GLC03107.04454
1750/02/25
Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755
to Peter DeWitt re: receipt of payments
Stevenson acknowledges receipt of some payments, and also orders a shipment of butter.
GLC03107.04455
1734/07
Livingston, Hendrick, fl. 1734
to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade
GLC03107.04456
1747/07/02
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
Account of Arnold M. Donald
Gilbert Livingston confirms labor performed by Arnold M. Donald.
GLC03107.04462
1834/07/31
Union College (Cranford, N.J.)
College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston
The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's...
GLC03107.04092
[n.y.]/05/19
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
to Johnston Livingston re: difficulty acquiring "specie"
C[rawfurd] relates a frustrating account of his vain attempt to change a 3 dollar bill for "specie." He also notes that New York is facing difficult financial times.
GLC03107.04122
25 March 1802
Craigie, Andrew, 1744-1819
[Quit claim]
The letter is signed by Andrew Craigie and his wife, Elizabeth Craigie. Alice Pollard signed as a witness and Aaron Hill signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Craigie vouches that he received $10 from Henry Knox and releases all rights and "quit...
GLC02437.07723
1790/12/22
Livingston, John, 1750-1822
Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers
GLC03107.04485
1810/11
Patterson, Walter, fl. 1810
to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron
Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.
GLC03107.04507
1 November 1790
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
to Henry Knox
Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a "controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us" believing that Knox "had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it." Winslow wishes to find...
GLC02437.04765
22 March 1782
Cutting, John Browne, fl. 1782-1797
Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among...
GLC02437.01374
20 September 1783
Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823
Mentions that New York securities are not sellable in Massachusetts and discusses the state rate for its securities. States that the Massachusetts legislature is more agreeable to half-pay commutation than the Connecticut legislature.
GLC02437.02547
Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778
to Gilbert Livingston [(1718-1789)] re: instructions for a journey on a vessel
Gilbert Livingston is given instruction for how he is to conduct a trading voyage on the Sloop Batchelor.
GLC03107.04463
1807/12/22
Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808
to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns
Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.
GLC03107.04468
1819/03/09
Mackenzie, R., fl. 1819
to Mssrs. La Farge & Patterson re: trading disagreement
GLC03107.04470
14 February 1992
King, Bernice, 1963-?
[Lord have mercy on us for...]
Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.
GLC05508.159
25 August 1923
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
to L. S. Johnson
Written on mourning White House stationery (with black border). Coolidge writes about the importance of studying the economic foundation of American institutions. Johnson apparently headed the National School for Commerce Executives at Northwestern...
GLC05182
3 October 1865
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
[Speech by Thaddeus Stevens]
Stevens, a United States Representative from Pennsylvania, addresses his fellow citizens regarding an upcoming election for state governmental officials. Discusses post-war debt and expresses disapproval regarding the policies of President Andrew...
GLC05156
1789
Smith, Adam, 1723-1790
An Inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations Vol. II
Signed on titlepage "Wm H. Harrison." Printed by Thomas Dobson. With bookplate of J. Cleves Short / Short-Hill / Nov. 17, 1817." and stamp of "Transylvania Library" on front pastedown. (Sprinkled calf binding was severely warped; front board...
GLC05192
1857
Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863
Report of the minority of the special committee of seven, to whom was referred so much of his late excellency's message no. 1, as relates to slavery and the slave trade
Reprinting of the minority House report, led by J. Johnston Pettigrew of South Carolina, opposing the re-opening of the slave trade on economic and social grounds. Printed by the Carolina Times Steam Power Press. Front page is stamped with the name...
GLC05216
circa 1850-1855
English, John G., fl. 1827-1869
[Mississippi cotton plantation diary and journal]
Signed in inner front cover in August 1850, where English notes that his father, James English, moved from Kingsport, Tennessee to Madison County, Alabama in 1818. Records that James took him, and left his sister in Salem, North Carolina, and his...
GLC05496
12 August 1790
Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793
to Samuel Huntington
Reports to the Governor of Connecticut about the actions of Congress in the most recent session. Encloses notes on the acts and laws passed (not present). Informs him of the provision for funding domestic debt and states that though both Houses...
GLC05282
1797
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...
Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...
GLC05649.01
21 March 1791
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Elizabeth Ferguson
Complains about the poor real estate market in regard to the sale of Ms. Ferguson's land and currency inflation. Has an entire paragraph crossed out on page two. Possibly for probate.
GLC05698.01
1959/02/11
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
[Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy to the National Rural Electric Cooperation Association]
Speech given in Washington, D.C. on the topic of rural electrification. Advocates continuing the development of electricity championed by Senator George W. Norris during the New Deal. Argues that electric power will be central to America's...
GLC05628
1790/02/27
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 92 (February 27, 1790)]
Re: House of Representatives discussion on Hamilton's report as Secretary of Treasury.
GLC07269
1778/04/21
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to unknown
Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.
GLC07878
1790/02/19
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
to Mr. Fitssimons
Regarding funding act of 1790 (supported by Mr. Fitssimons, opposed by Rush). Speaking of "future acts of injustice," Rush remarks that: "Your funding System is to be one of them, and however much it may be gilded by the splendid and imposing names...
GLC07874
1766/03/31-04/05 ca.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Necessity of an Equal Currency for All America
GLC07829
1870s-1880s ca.
Greenbacks for Bonds; One Currency
Verso contains text of law authorizing the first issue of greenbacks and 5.20 bonds. Printed with black and green ink.
GLC07785
26 April 1861
Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865
to Mary Mayberry
Written by Allen on the USS "Congress." References his sister's letter of 17 March. Says there is not much to write about. Says he is in good health and is comfortable. Reports that "the ships Company intend[s] giveing [sic] a grand Ball in Phila...
GLC02829.04
24 December 1863
Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]
The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
GLC05959.44.32
12 November 1811
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush
Lengthy discussion of virtue and politics, reflecting on "slander" from his opponents. Tacitus' adage: "Posterity gives to every man his true honor," " has some Truth in it... but it is by no means an universal Aphorism; nor do I believe it to be...
GLC09107
13 March 1912
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to the Senate and the House
Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by...
GLC09098
6 September 1785
Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785
The firm of Broome & Platt, which owes Henry Knox money (see GLC02437.03182), explains its problems with various creditors and the ways in which they are in debt. According to the writer (perhaps Samuel Broome, as he refers to Mr. Platt in the...
GLC02437.03184
The writer, on behalf of the firm of Broome & Platt, encloses documents detailing the correspondence between the firm and its creditors in England, as requested. Outlines the firm's dealings with John Blackburn, of London, who until July 1783 was...
GLC02437.03185
3 June 1791
Swan, James, 1754-1830
to unknown [in French]
Possibly written to Henry Knox. Date taken from the body of the document. Docketed 27 May 1791 by Henry Knox. Document appears to be about borrowing money from a banking house in Paris. Possibly written from Paris; see GLC02437.04960.
GLC02437.04967
19 March 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
to Henry Jackson
Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.
GLC02437.05364
12 April 1792
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Received Knox's letter but wanted to wait until he arrived in New York City before he responded. Declares that he has never seen a place in so much distress. Explains that Mr. [Alexander] Macomb is under so much stress that he has "gone beyond...
GLC02437.05412
14 December 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[to the Committee of old Germans]
Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.
GLC02437.07695
12 February 1803-18 February 1803
Jones, John Coffin, 1750-1829
[Massachusetts Congressional resolution]
Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement...
GLC02437.07787
31 December 1793
[Questions about the District of Maine]
List of 43 questions about Maine. They ask about population, farm land, climate, animals, types of crops, timber, and navigable waters. Wants to know what Maine can produce for the West Indies trade.
GLC02437.06014
16 August 1794
Davis, Thomas, fl. 1794-1799
[Taxes assessed on the Waldo patent lands]
Certifies "amount of taxes laid on Lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) of the Heirs & Assigns of the late Brigadier General Waldo and paid by Henry Knox." Also certifies the amount of taxes paid in other counties. City is not listed. Docket...
GLC02437.06170
8 September 1794
Miller, Noah, fl. 1794
[Agreement to survey and mark a road]
An agreement made for survey work on the [Waldo patent] land to determine the placement of a road. Streams, rivers, and the condition of the land and soil will also be noted in the survey. The total cost will be seven pounds and eight shillings....
GLC02437.06198
24 January 1795
Jarvis, Leonard, fl. 1788-1795
to General Jackson
Appears to discuss property rights and possibly selling land located in Maine. Requests Jackson tells Henry Knox that the people (possibly the Commissioners for the Sale of Lands) will consider themselves at liberty to sell some land in Maine after...
GLC02437.06324
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