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1 April 1884
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
State of New York
Pardons commuting 30 Sing Sing convicts' prison sentences due to good conduct, signed by New York Governor Grover Cleveland.
GLC02846
24 July 1862
Sawtelle, Charles Greene, 1834-1913
to Perley P. Pitkin
General order instructs Pitkin to send "a competent person" to meet "five hundred contrabands" and bring them rations. "Contrabands" were freed enslaved people employed by the Union army. Written as Captain. Written at Harrison's Landing, Virginia...
GLC02849
18 December 1861
Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879
to [Edward Davis Townsend]
Addressed to "the Adjutant General of the United States." Encloses letters and report [not included] of Provost Marshal Major Beard of the New York Volunteers. Beard delivered the letters to Sherman's headquarters while Sherman was absent on a...
GLC02851
14 January 1814
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Reverend Colman
Adams in retirement to Colman (also called Coleman by Abigail Adams in GLC 2515), a minister in a neighboring Massachusetts town. References various works of literature and says Spencer's Fairy Queen is a work of genius. Jokingly says his life has...
GLC02852
27 February 1785
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to John Francis Mercer
Monroe, a member of the Confederation Congress, informs Mercer, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, that a secretary will soon be appointed to assist John Adams as Minister to Great Britain. States that James McHenry, also a member of the...
GLC02861
1769/05/20
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading accounts
Robert Cambridge discusses their current trading accounts. He also mentions that he visited his brother Walter, who has managed to retain good sense despite some most unfortunate financial circumstances. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03203
1769/05/29
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: election of cousin Robert (1746-1813) to Assembly
Peter Robert states that he is glad that his cousin Robert Livingston, (1746-1813) was elected to the Assembly. He also announces the birth of a son, and asks Robert, Jr. to send a name for the child.
GLC03107.03204
1769/06/01
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: political follies of Philip,(1716-1778) Livingston
Duane states "With real Concern I observe your uneasiness at the Turn in the political world to the disadvantage of our Family," but states that Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston is to blame for his troubles in the legislature. According to Duane, "I...
GLC03107.03205
1769/06/16
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new iron ore field
Robert Cambridge writes that he will be supplying iron to the "Greens" from a new ore field, and hopes it is as good as the iron at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03206
1769/06/15
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Society for the protection of dissenting religions
Peter Robert informs his father that "We have a Society Established here of Members from the Different Dissenting Congregations in the City . . . in order to inform the Different Congregations in the Province of every thing that is carryed on here in...
GLC03107.03207
1769/06/21
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading
Robert Cambridge states that their Sloop is scheduled to depart shortly, and he has therefore enclosed his father's bond. He discusses some other trading offers and the market value of goods.
GLC03107.03208
1769/07/15
DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1764-1769
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to resolve debts
Peter DeWitt gives an extensive account of his most unfavorable and unfortunate financial circumstances, apologizes for any misunderstandings, and hopes that he and Robert, Jr. may come to an agreeable resolution of their business and debts.
GLC03107.03209
1769/08/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profits from Robert, Jr.'s furnace
Robert Cambridge discusses selling iron and cornel, and congratulates his father on the well deserved success of his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03210
1769/08/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business
Robert Cambridge discusses trading wheat, flour, and butter, and condoles his father on a loss of profits with his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03211
1769/10/08
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: disfavorable politics
James Duane expresses his outrage at Col. Renselaer's treatment of Robert, Jr., and explains that a recent meeting of Commissioners has resulted in some policies that will be detrimental to New York.
GLC03107.03212
1769/11/08
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expulsion of English merchants from New Orleans
Peter Robert explains that he has news that Capt. Harris must stay in New Orleans a little longer to collect some debts, and notes that the Spanish Governor has ordered all English merchants (with the exception of Harris) out of the territory.
GLC03107.03213
1769/11/13
Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: serving writs
Yates states that he has had some difficulty having writs served, and explains what he is doing to have them carried out. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03214
1769/11/27
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: celebration of the birth of a son
Duane announces the birth of a son, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will procure Mr. Du Bois's debt to him. He also notes that he has no news of Col. Renselaer doing anything to harm him, and offers his assistance to Robert, Jr., who lives with the...
GLC03107.03215
1769/12/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolution in the House
Peter Robert states that the legislative House has adopted a resolution dictating that no money will be given to Troops. He also notes that he is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Capt. Walker, who is carrying money that Peter Robert must use to pay...
GLC03107.03216
1769/12/12
Gardner, James Valentine, 1739-?
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage to Robert, Jr.' s daughter, Alida
Valentine Gardner informs Robert, Jr. that he has just wed Alida Livingston, and begs forgiveness for having rushed into it without Robert, Jr.'s consent. He assures Robert, Jr. that he will be a most faithful husband and will make Robert, Jr.'s...
GLC03107.03217
1769/12/22
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Account of Peter Bain re: rent paid to Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03218
1769/12/23
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of John Lamb for libel
Peter Robert gives an account of a proceeding against John Lamb for libel, and notes that the Sons of Liberty are on his side and will work to exonerate him.
GLC03107.03219
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision regarding Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston
Peter Robert states that he believes a favorable decision regarding Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston's seat in the legislature will be made in the next week.
GLC03107.03220
1769/12/25
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage of sister Alida
Peter Robert writes that he is happy that his father is no longer angry with his daughter Alida for marrying without consent, and notes that she made a good choice with her husband. He also states that some new measures have been proposed regarding...
GLC03107.03221
1769/12/31
Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.
GLC03107.03222
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