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[n.y.]/09/14
Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911
to Crawfurd Livingston re: plea for forgiveness
The author of the letter begs Crawfurd to forgive him for his faults, and wonders why he is criticized so harshly.
GLC03107.04481
[n.y.]/09/24
to Crawfurd Livingston re: news of the family
GLC03107.04482
circa 1815-1860
Denning, Elmira, fl. 1815-1860
to Crawfurd Livingston re: advice to consult a physician
Denning expresses grief over the news of Crawfurd's ill health, and advises him to seek a physician.
GLC03107.04483
1833/05/08
Eno, William, fl. 1833
Survey of a farm of Harman Livingston
The document gives a full list of the boundaries of Harman Livingston's farm.
GLC03107.04484
1790/12/22
Livingston, John, 1750-1822
Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers
GLC03107.04485
1790/12/31
Receipt of 4 fowls
GLC03107.04486
1790/12/27
Receipt of four fowls from Johannis Rosman for rent
GLC03107.04487
1791/01/04
Receipt of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04488
1790/12/24
Receipt from Jurry Snyder of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04489
1791/01/03
GLC03107.04490
1790/01/04
GLC03107.04491
1791/01/07
Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04492
1791/01/06
GLC03107.04493
circa 1783-1815
GLC03107.04494
GLC03107.04495
1803/04/01
Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818
to Walter Patterson re: description of his trip to Europe
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04496
1803/04/23
to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China
Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04497
1803/06/06
to Walter Patterson re: naval assignments
Daniel describes his recent naval assignments. Docket on address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04498
1805/07/10
N.B., fl. 1805
to Mr. Patterson re: naval blockades
N.B. states that a British fleet has just sailed to France and established a naval blockade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04499
1806/08
New York Supreme Court
Court case for the charge of trespass brought against Richard Dodge
Walter Patterson served as the plaintiffs' attorney in the court case described in this document. The document states the charges brought against Richard Dodge, and how he is to repair for his act of trespass.
GLC03107.04500
1806/12/27
to Walter Patterson re: receipt of naval honors
Daniel describes a recent occaision on which a dinner was given to honor his naval service. Docket and address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04501
1807/02/09
Skipwith, Fulwar, 1765-1839
to Mr. Patterson re: hope for a return to free trade
Skipwith writes that he hopes the British will cease their blockade of French ports so that free trade may resume. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04502
1807/02/25
Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807
to Mr. Patterson re: ban on the exportation of arms
Jarvis asks Mr. Patterson for advice on how what to do with some weapons, since there it is prohibited to export arms from France. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04503
1807/09
Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley
The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson....
GLC03107.04504
The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...
GLC03107.04505
1808/06
Court case between Jacob Stout and Charles Bruce
Jacob Stout, plaintiff, and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the defendant Charles Bruce to the Mayor's Court for failing to pay a debt to Stout.
GLC03107.04506
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
1811/03/13
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Walter Patterson re: arrival in Albany
GLC03107.04508
16 June 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805
to Henry Knox
Writes, "I mentioned to his Excellency General Washington, that it might be well to send some persons to the State of Vermont after [desertion], and he is pleased to approve of it. I have not the least doubt but the persons who deserted from your...
GLC02437.01454
6 August 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Crane
Writes that he has mentioned to General George Washington his and Crane's opinion that the west redoubt is the best place to deposit the powder now at Fishkill, and Washington agrees completely. Declares that Washington has asked Knox to direct the...
GLC02437.01516
9 March 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
to David Zeigler
Marked copy; titled "Copy of a letter from Lt. Col. Commandt. Wilkinson to Major Zeigler." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes, "I yesterday received Advice from the Secretary of War, which Obliges me to retract the...
GLC02437.05340
11 March 1792
Zeigler, David, 1748-1811
to James Wilkinson
Marked copy; titled "Copy of Major Zeigler's letter to Lt. Col. Commandant. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Refers him to earlier letters Zeigler wrote to Wilkinson and to Henry Knox, which outline his...
GLC02437.05346
19 October 1781
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
[Articles of capitulation settled at Yorktown]
List of articles dictating the surrender of Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of Britain) to George Washington, the Count de Rochambeau (Lieutenant General of the French army), and the Comte de Grasse (Lieutenant General of the naval armies of France)...
GLC02437.09555
circa 1804
Prospectus of an historical and allegorical picture, entitled the Siege of York
Title continues: "or, the British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their defeat at York-Town, in Virginia, in the month of October, 1781." States that John Francis Renault is the creator of the work. Contains a description of the...
GLC02437.10361
2 April 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
Informs Knox that some items in his order are outside of the trade which Wright & Gill, a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill, engages in. However, Wright & Gill explain that they obtained and shipped the items since...
GLC02437.00010
14 August 1781
Written by Colonel Crane to Brigadier General Knox. Writes in response to officers who have accused him of withholding money from soldiers under his command. Asks for a court of inquiry to investigate the matter. Hopes everyone "who have made free...
GLC02437.01133
12 October 1781
Encloses a return of ordnance and stores. Reports that nothing will be done in the fall toward building the magazine at Fort Clinton or Fort Putnam because of all the work needed to prepare for winter. The artificers have been building a workshop at...
GLC02437.01221
17 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Shots & Shells expended by the Allied Army at the Siege of York in Virginia, from the 9th to the 17th of October inclusive.
Lists quantities of shot and shell used by the French and Americans during the siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01235
13 January 1781
Discusses Colonel John Crane's regiment, which is on its way to West Point to obtain clothing. Mentions that he will have to keep the regiment there to work in the laboratory repairing the ordnance. Describes various repairs that need to be made...
GLC02437.01333
18 February 1782
Apologizes for not responding more quickly to Knox, but was waiting for the commissaries to obtain paper so he might prepare the military returns. Refers to the returns from October, November, and December, which he sent out in the beginning of...
GLC02437.01356
21 April 1782
Written from Baskenridge, likely present-day Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Comments that he expected to be at West Point by now, but was delayed at Elizabeth Town. Plans to be in West Point by 15 May at the latest. Asks that Crane save as much timber...
GLC02437.01392
30 April 1782
Discusses various issues regarding the ordnance laboratory and supplies at West Point. Includes an estimate of the stores they will need for the laboratory there. Comments that they are working to tow timber and obtain materials. Refers to his...
GLC02437.01400
19 June 1782
Discusses the appointment of two conductors, Swartland and Trent. Apparently due to some error they were sent as artificers to the wrong company, but as they had been appointed by Knox as conductors, a Captain Sears has ordered their return to their...
GLC02437.01456
20 June 1782
Writes, "The General desires you will find him an exact return of the firearms and accoutrements at West Point, under the care of the Comy Mil. Stores [Commissary of Military Stores], specifying particularly the number which have bayonets, and...
GLC02437.01461
22 August 1782
Directs Crane to send a specified amount and kind of arms and troops to the light infantry [at an unspecified location]. Declares that Crane may choose which men to send, but no more than twelve men may be attached to each piece of artillery. Will...
GLC02437.01535
23 August 1782
Informs Crane that the "horses, geers [gears?] and drivers, for the pieces of artillery to be annexed to the light infantry, are to be at the ferry opposite West Point this evening." Explains that the gears are part of an order of 100 sets placed by...
GLC02437.01537
30 August 1782
Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes that he has been informed that regiments encamped on the point have taken boards and other items from the tents and intend to take them away or sell them. Asks...
GLC02437.01550
8 January 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Crane. This is a reply to GLC02437.01808. Gives his sentiments on the dispute between Captain Lieutenant Kemper and Lieutenant Crowley. Says "there were breaches of that delicacy which ever ought to govern...
GLC02437.01812
20 August 1783
[Order to Colonel Crane]
Order from General Knox telling Colonel John Crane to relieve Captain Burbeck's company whose time of service has expired with men whose are enlisted for a longer period.
GLC02437.02403
10 November 1783
Sends a brevet for the rank of Brigadier General and asks him to deliver the enclosed additional brevets (not present) to four named officers. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.02766
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