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GLC03107.03580

Sale of farm at Taghkanic to William Shoock, Jr.

Isaac Decker signed with his mark. Also signed by William Shoock.

GLC03107.03581

Memorandum of men to work in the furnace for the May 10, 1785 blast

GLC03107.03582

5 year lease of a farm to William Whealor

William Whealor signed with his mark. On p.2 Whealor transfers his right to the farm to Robert Livingston, Jr., who bought the farm from Frederick Hufman, dated 20 August 1785. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03583

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: moulds for fire places

Walter states that he has sent up moulds for fire places that he would like built at the iron works.

GLC03107.03584

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03585

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron measurements

Peter Schuyler states that he has enclosed the measurements for the iron he needs to complete a mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03586

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

Order for West Indian produce given to Mr. Ja. Backus

Robert, Jr. asks for rum, sugar, molasses, pickled cod, and dry cod.

GLC03107.03588

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable...

GLC03107.03591

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to Jonathan Holcomb

Jonathan Holcomb also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03592

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to George Shuffelt

Hendrick Clapper signed with his mark. George Shuffel also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03593

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell...

GLC03107.03594

Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: setting a date to blow the furnace

John King, the founder at Salisbury iron works, discusses a date for "blowing out" the iron works, and also reminds Robert, Jr. of the payment he expects.

GLC03107.03599

Agreement to purchase wheat for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Messrs. Ten Eyck and Pawling agree to purchase clean winter wheat at the lowest currnet price for Robert Livingston, Jr. In order to enable them to do this, Robert, Jr. will furnish them with equal quantities of money and refined bar iron.

GLC03107.03600

Bill of lading

Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.

GLC03107.03601

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

to John B. Weller

Secretary of War Davis responds to a letter from California Senator Weller sent on 12 January 1857, which included an enclosed document from Thomas Buckmaster. Reports that Buckmaster claimed Davis had underestimated the amount of money Congress...

GLC04353.02

[Ulysses S. Grant]

Probably taken at Brady's Washington studio sometime after July 25, 1866.

GLC04359

to Joshua F. Speed re: asking Speed to help Lyman Guinnip in Louisville

A confidential letter. Guinnip had been accused of helping enslaved people seek refuge. Lincoln comments "I scarcely think he is guilty of any real crime."

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers...

GLC04370

to Simon P. Colby re: claiming that Boston "Federalists" aided N.H. Whigs

Emphasizing the need for Democrats to organize to secure victory in the Spring elections. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

GLC04376

to Robert Saunders

Reports on the Senate's plans to distribute extra revenue in the future, once the debt has been taken care of. Also mentions Littleton W. Tazewell's probably being offered Secretary of State, and Jackson expected to leave Nashville.

GLC04384

to Matthias Ogden re: plan to capture Prince William Henry and Admiral Digby

Approving a plan to capture (or kidnap) the future William IV but advising Ogden to treat them with respect and warning him (in a postscript) to avoid touching neutral ground. Boatner's Encyclopedia of the American Revolution notes the plan was...

GLC04386

to George Walton re: circular to Governors transmitting Act for levying duties

Circular letter, lacking the act of Congress. Trimmed on right edge, with some loss of text. One bust engraving of Washington included.

GLC04388

A Woman is a Blessing [poem] (with ALS of his brother 6/20/1903)

GLC04352.08

to Joseph Gales

Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good...

GLC04353.01

to T.B. Pugh re: not wanting to lecture at Philadelphia

GLC04353.03

to John Livingston

The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.

GLC04353.04

4 stanza poem, "In Blooming Orchards"

GLC04353.13

to Julia [Comstock] re: to fiancee with short love poem

GLC04353.14

to Julia [Comstock] re: news of work on the "Journal," etc.

Tear along center fold at left edge, very small hole 2 inches further in along fold, not affecting text.

GLC04353.15

to Frank Taylor re: hopes that he will catch up with Frank

Written on folio. With address leaf, stamp and postmark, 9/8 Zurich.

GLC04353.16

to Matthews re: asking him to resubmit article c/o Bill Nye

Jocular letter, signed J[..]sy [illegible]

GLC04353.17

to James C. Young re: edition of Young's book, "Omar"

On stationery of "The Schuyler," New York. With collateral article.

GLC04353.18

to Richardson, Spenser & Towson re: ordering new uniforms for himself & staff

GLC04356

to John Sullivan

Transmits a copy of the proceedings of the Massachusetts ratifying convention for the Constitution. Notes that the Convention recommended amendments and alterations to the Constitution.

GLC04362

to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine

A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.

GLC04364

to William Russell

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury...

GLC04365

to [John Page?] re: corresponding, question of soul, desire for secrecy

A very early letter, one of the earliest in private hands concerning questions of metaphysics. Young Jefferson says he will protect their secrecy by not signing (or addressing) the letter.

GLC04366

to Richard H. Anderson re: Early's & Sheridan's Valley campaign, strategy

Concerning his fears of enemy strength and his desire that Anderson cooperate with Early by moving his forces or sending Fitz Lee's cavalry into Maryland.

GLC04369

Rail Mauler [nos. 2-11] [Republican campaign newspaper]

Republican campaign newspaper, that includes news and articles. Includes the text of Lincoln's Cooper Institute address. Paginated from 5-44.

GLC04371

Extract from minutes re: Maryland ratifying the Articles of Confederation

Maryland was the last state to ratify the Articles "by which act the Confederation of the United State of America was completed each and every one of the thirteen states from New Hampshire to Georgia both included having adopted and confirmed and by...

GLC04382

Collection related to Civil War generals, including Ambrose Burnside, Ulysses S. Grant, John Logan, John Pope, and others [Decimalized .01-.06]

GLC04385

Paix accordee par l'Empereur de France aux Iroquois [treaties]

Earliest printed treaty between Indians and a European power. Signed at Quebec on 22 May 1666.

GLC04390

Observations on Paine's Rights of Man, in a series of lectures, by Publicola

Edinburgh edition. First separate printing, originally published in Boston newspaper June-July 1791. Disbound. Attributed to John Quincy Adams by himself (see GLC 958.07)

GLC04398