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1787/11/29
Banyar, W., fl. 1787
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: alteration to a deed
Banyar writes to say that he has altered the wording of a certain legal deed. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03772
1788/03/17
Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re; enclosed copy of a miscarried letter
The letter is preceded by a copy of a letter from 14 January 1788 that Faesch believes was miscarried. In the copied letter, Faesch recommends an employee for Henry's iron works.
GLC03107.03773
1788/05/26
Stevenson, Duer, & Ten Eyck, fl. 1788
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for shipment of iron
The letter is marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03774
1789/03/17
Fuller, Thomas, fl. 1789
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill
Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03775
7 October 1787
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to George Clinton
Franklin, writing as president of the executive council of Pennsylvania, asks New York's Governor Clinton to aid in gathering evidence against conspirators in the Yankee-Pennamite war. The Pennamite Wars were organized (but not state-sponsored)...
GLC02521
1786/05/04
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to John Page re: insights on England after visit: "that nation hates us"
Written while serving as U.S. Minister to France. Jefferson encloses a pamphlet (apparently Notes on the State of Virginia; not included), thanks Page for a steady stream of political news from America and records his observations upon returning...
GLC02529
1785-1867 (bulk:1785-1809
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Tobias Lear papers [Decimalized .001- .178]
The collection ranges from 1785-1867, with the bulk being 1785-ca. 1796 (items as Washington's personal secretary with some surveying and business correspondence), and 1800-1809 (the majority is correspondence from Lear's service as United States...
GLC02794
1785/12/29
to Benjamin Lincoln re: gratitude for getting position as Washington's secretary
"I gladly and willingly accept of the proposal which you made me of going to Virginia . . . . to render myself serviceable, and agreeable to General Washington." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.002
1789/02/14
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
to Tobias Lear re: prospects for manufacturing, prosperity in America
"Happily for America the Spirit of perfect Liberty has opperated [sic] to produce the best effects, with us, Industry, Economy & Temperance, are allowd to exceed in every Class of Citizens that of any former period & I am convinced . . . a few years...
GLC02794.003
8 September 1787
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Proclamation
Signed as Governor of New York State offering a reward of $1000 for the capture of arsonists in New York City. Includes official seal.
GLC02893
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