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23 March 1864
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
The following regulations are established in relation to the receipt of Four per cent. Bonds and Certificates offered in payment for Taxes….
stamp of record division
GLC06745.239
18 January 1865
Confederate States of America. Congress
A Bill to be entitled an Act to levy additional taxes for the year 1865, for the support of the government
GLC06745.146
20 January 1865
A Bill to be entitled an Act to levy and collect taxes for the common defence, and for the support of the government for the year 1865, and to repeal certain tax laws
GLC06745.147
24 January 1865
That the bill to levy additional taxes for the year 1865, for the support of the government...
GLC06745.152
16 March 1865
An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
GLC06745.009
4 October 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
GLC09414.0679
7 January 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
to Henry Knox
Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone "who have not the...
GLC02437.03409
July 1788
King, Joseph, fl. 1788
Solicits employment in the War Office. Writes "I have spent near about Eight years in the service of my Country, and for the Service have Received Sundry Securities which as yet do me but very little good... For the want of some payments, or only...
GLC02437.03951
3 January 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Coffin Jones
Informs Jones he was so impressed with his ideas that he has forwarded his letter to the Secretary of Treasury (Alexander Hamilton), but has yet to hear anything. Writes that the Secretary is "well organized & enlightened" and Knox is convinced that...
GLC02437.04461
26 August 1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell...
GLC02437.04700
6 June 1792
Kellock, William, fl. 1792
to [Samuel Shaw]
No addressee is named, but apparently Kellock is replying to a letter from Shaw written 6 April 1792 (refer to GLC02437.05403). Touches on several topics, including recent difficult weather for transatlantic journeys. Comments that the recent...
GLC02437.05490
2 February 1791
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
Thanks Knox for his letter of 6 September 1790. Writes he is pleased "to see the flourishing State in which N. America is grown...and wished that my own poor miserable Country in the South, could say the same." Comments on the plans for the new...
GLC02437.04848
6 April 1791
to John Maunsell
Secretary of War Knox reports to Maunsell that "our Country is busily employed in arranging the public debt, forming a national bank, proprietary canals and a number of other useful things." Knox goes on to say that "Great Britain "... is about...
GLC02437.04904
1667/04/29
Nicolls, Richard, 1624-1672
Grant of land to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05423
1768/07/15
Grant of land to Hugh Munroe
Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05425
1700/03/04
Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05345
1824/11/12
Livingston, Henry W., 1798-1848
Agreement of Thomas Smailes to be the agent of Henry W. Livingston
GLC03107.05372
15 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Letter seems to be about personal finances. References a letter he sent "some days since" on money due to the bank. Says he has found an unexpected difficulty to renew the note. Reports that...
GLC02437.01487
23 July 1783
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 15 July, which referred to a plan for an arsenal [at West Point?]. Reports that as the official peace treaty has now arrived, they may not have the help of "the...
GLC02437.02319
9 June 1797
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Discusses how there are less fish available, especially salmon and run. Expresses his hope that he will never need to be in public service again, though, since the fisheries are doing so poorly, it might be necessary.
GLC02437.06984
circa 1585-1763
Account of sugar and other goods
GLC03107.05340
18 January 1772 and 11 February 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Thanks Knox for a gift of three pair of ducks given in November, although four died during the passage to London. A commission for books and a bill to pay Grimanney & Co. (see GLC02437.00005) have been received, but the latter has not been paid "for...
GLC02437.00007
10 March 1772
Reports that the magazines for the month of February have been shipped on board the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Returns Thomas Moss's unpaid bill on Grimanney & Co. (GLC02437.00005). Encloses an order and Thomas Bralston's bill on Lane & Co. Has...
GLC02437.00008
1684/11/04
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Land patent for Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05385
Patent of Roeloff Johnson's Kill to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05388
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