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1837/05/11
"They won't propose"
Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.
GLC03107.04557
circa 1815-1860
Gautier, Daniel, fl. 1815-1860
to Philip Livingston re: plan for a house
Gautier describes his plan for a house for Philip Livingston, and also includes a drawing of the ground floor and front part of the house.
GLC03107.04558
to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods
The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.
GLC03107.04559
1838/09/13
New York
to Peter Miller re: subpoena to appear before the Chancellor
The subpoena orders Peter Miller to appear before the Chancellor, Reuben H. Walworth, in the Court of Chancery in order to answer to a complaint made by John S. Livingston.
GLC03107.04560
1835/06/21
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836
to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France
Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.
GLC03107.04561
1831/11/18
Bushnell, C., fl. 1831
to Mrs. Livingston re: witness for a trial
C. Bushnell advises Mrs. Livingston that a certain Mr. Smails is a crucial witness to the defense in a present trial, and urges her to ensure his appearance at the trial. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04562
1831/12/02
Bushnell & Gaul
to Mrs. Livingston re: court proceedings
Bushnell and Gaul inform Mrs. Livingston of the recent events in a certain court case, and also emphasize the importance of a specific note as a key piece of evidence. Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.04563
28 December 1852
Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787-1863
to John M. Fuller
Letter of introduction to Judge Sharkey, US Consul at Havana. He admits that he doesn't know Sharkey but jokes the letter will show he is not a filibusterer and has no "hostile designs against his most Catholic Majesty." He jokingly warns him about...
GLC06042.03
22 April 1852
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Johanna Foley, alias Johanna O'Conne, convicted of bigamy].
GLC06048
9 January 1831
Lincoln, Thomas, 1812-?
to Bela Lincoln [incomplete]
Writes to his brother in Dennysville, Maine. Briefly mentions sleigh riding in the winter. Informs that he went to Washington on the railroad [Baltimore and Ohio Railroad] and describes how the trains run, "the difference between a rail-road and...
GLC06052
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