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1712/05/27
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: attacked by Indians
John describes an attack made by Indians, and then asks his father to speak to Govr. Hunter regarding a financial matter with Capt. [Wimes].
GLC03107.00909
1712/06/21
to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians
John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and...
GLC03107.00920
1712/06
to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks
John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to...
GLC03107.00928
1712/08/07
to Robert Livingston re: attack by French and Indians, military fortifications
John states that he is uneasy about the establishment of a garrison where he is, and discusses a recent attack by French and Indians. He also mentions the monetary complications that have arisen with the recent constructin of fortifications....
GLC03107.00936
1717/02/09
Livingston, Gilbert
to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant
Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling...
GLC03107.01123
1717/06/04
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: sale of the Island at Canastagione
Philip discusses selling the island of Canastagione, and trading operations with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01145
15 August 1865
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1818-1893)
to William Martin Dickson
Butler, a Union General and Radical Republican, discusses Jacob Dolson Cox's views on creating separate states for former slaves. Informs Dickson, a Republican judge and political figure in Ohio, that "The supposition that the negro can be...
GLC05872
14 September 1870
Hearn, J. A. (fl. 1870)
[Annual report on the Grand River Agency in South Dakota]
Addressed to Ely S. Parker, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Comments on different tribes, their numbers and their willingness to farm. Recommends providing government assistance to the friendly Indians, who "are fully convinced that the...
GLC05893
24 September 1862
Adair & Smith (1861-1864)
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 187 (September 24, 1862)]
Reports multiple Confederate victories; articles include "From Cumberland Gap," "Fight at Corpus Christi--Enemy Beaten Off," "Expedition in Louisiana," and "Quantrell in Missouri." Shorter pieces include "Mr. Buchanan's Position," about ex-President...
GLC05959.09.073
13 February 1863
Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866)
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]
The Magruder Fleet, France & America. A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...
GLC05959.27.04
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