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1765/09/11
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors
Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the "yearly meeting of the Supervisors," and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron.
GLC03107.03037
1766/01/03
Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act
Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or...
GLC03107.03049
1766/01/11
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: permission to have the excise for the year
Stevenson writes that Mr. Lansing has granted Robert, Jr. the excise at the same price as last year. He also states that he has put up an advertisement for Robert, Jr.'s house, but has found the house to be in very poor condition.
GLC03107.03050
1766/03/24
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade markets
Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we...
GLC03107.03053
1766/04/07
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: protest against the Stamp Act
Peter Robert writes that he wishes he could confirm his father's report that the Stamp Act was repealed, but states that he has received no news in the affirmative. He notes, however, that there is now a great majority in opposition to the Act, and...
GLC03107.03055
1766/04/12
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anticipation for the repeal of the Stamp Act
Duane wishes he could confirm the repeal of the Stamp Act, but states "an anxious suspense still hanging over us. We have frequent accounts, but many not to be depended on, tho' pleasing, and others which seem to awaken our apprehensions rather than...
GLC03107.03064
1766/05/29
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: congratulations on the repeal of the Stamp Act
"I congratulate you on the repeal of the most injurious, inconsistent and at the same time the most impolitick Act that perhaps ever a Kings Scoundrel invented or even thought of before- And I hope the news of it will be a means of subduing &...
GLC03107.03065
1766/11/15
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations
James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.
GLC03107.03079
1766/12/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting for the Supervisors
Stevenson notes the date of the next meeting for the Supervisors, and hopes that Robert, Jr. will be in attendance.
GLC03107.03086
1767/01/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of the Supervisors
Stevenson expresses his disappointment at not seeing Robert, Jr. at the last meeting of the Supervisors, but notes that most of the men could not attend due to inclement weather.
GLC03107.03101
5 November 1777
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
to George Washington
Written by Laurens as president of the Continental Congress; signed once and initialed twice by Laurens. Retained copy encloses extracts of Congress and a postscript reporting the passing of those resolutions. The extracts concern recovery and...
GLC04803
23 March 1778
Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797
to Patrick Henry
Co-signed by Banister and free franked in his name. Requests that Congress send new troops to camp without delay. Warns that the Continental army is weak and that it is likely the British will attempt an attack before reinforcements come. Also...
GLC04807
28 May 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to Thomas Ludwell Lee
Written by Richard Henry Lee as Continental Congressman from Virginia to his brother Thomas Lee. Says he is busy because he has a committee meeting with Generals Washington, Gates, and Mifflin on "the operations of their Campaign." Says he cannot...
GLC04809
22 June 1775
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Commission of Captain Daniel Morgan]
Partially printed document signed by Continental Congress President John Hancock and co-signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary to Congress. The writing in the document's body was done by General George Washington. Document appoints Daniel Morgan as...
GLC04825
31 August 1779
Brice, James,1746-1801
to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Document certifies that Daniel St. Thomas of Jenifer, a futuer signer of the U.S. Constitution, took the oath called for under the "An Act to resrict the Deleages of this Sate in Congress from enegaging in any Trade either foreign or domestic."...
GLC04795
3 November 1779
Jenkinson, Charles, 1727-1808
to William Phillips
Written by Jenkinson as Secretary of War in Lord North's ministry in London to Major General Phillips as the ranking officer of the Convention Army, which consisted of prisoners of war from the Saratoga campaign. The army was being barracked in...
GLC04796
16 October 1778
[Congressional resolution denying the flag of truce to British Peace Commissioners]
Denies the use of flags of truce to "nefarious" British peace commissioners who abused the privilege to disseminate "under the sanction of a Flag certain seditious Papers under the name and title of Manifestoes...with a view to stir up dissentious...
GLC04805
24 November 1777
to Roger Sherman
Discusses the surrender of John Burgoyne, Cornwallis' movements, and the loss of Red Bank, among other activities in the Revolutionary War. Also mentions international relations and naval activities. Supports the Articles of Confederation, comments...
GLC04808
15 June 1781
Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789
to Benjamin Harrison
Accepts the appointment as governor of Virginia. States that first he must settle some matters relating to the army with Major General Marquis de La Fayette. Reports that they are in pursuit of the British army which is moving down the James River...
GLC04827
January 25, 1781
North, William, 1755-1836
to Lewis Morris
Written by Captain North as Inspector General in Virginia to Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a New York State Senator. References Morris's letter of 1 January 1781. Sends his opinions on Virginia at the beginning of the...
GLC04829
3 December 1782
Paca, William, 1740-1799
to Jacques Renee de la Villebrune
Seeking assistance in ridding Chesapeake bay of British barges. Written after the last battle of the American revolution has taken place, after hostilities have ceased, and after the British have already signed a preliminary peace treaty.
GLC04830
6 November 1771
[Instructing Paul Farmer to admit an indigent man to a Boston poorhouse].
Signed by Hancock and Jonathan Mason as Selectmen of Boston. Consented to by W. Greenleaf as Overseer of the Poor. Farmer is described as a stranger and "not an Inhabitant of any Town in this Province."
GLC04724
11 August 1777
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
Written by Adams as a Contiental Congressman from Massachusetts to Sherman as a Contiental Congressman from Connecticut. References Sherman's letter of 11 July 1777. Says Sherman's rumor has turned into a fact as Fort Ticonderoga has fallen...
GLC04757
2 April 1776
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to John Langdon
Written by Whipple to Langdon. Both were members of the Continental Congress from New Hampshire. Whipple would sign the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, while Langdon would leave Congress in June 1776. References Langdon's letter of 19...
GLC04866
circa 1781-1782
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
[Congressional certificate authorizing vessels to engage in military activity]
Signed below seal by John Hanson. Countersigned by Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Contains blank spaces designated for the name of commander and vessel, the vessel's weight and type, and the number of men on board. Created...
GLC04870
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