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Draft response to notification of election as President

"I accept the office given me by the free & unbiased suffrage, of a virtuous people, with feelings of the highest gratitude."

GLC07657

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

[Collection of The York Dispatch] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication, The York Dispatch dated October 1918. Issues are related to the 1918 pandemic; its death tolls and infected numbers. Also provides information regarding the eventual surrender of the Germany army during...

GLC09891

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone with Jacket On]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a jeep with his jacket on and his hands in his pockets.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.327

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a house in his uniform.

Same photo as GLC09620.332.02-.03.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.332.01

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a house in his uniform.

Same photo as GLC09620.332.01-.02

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.332.03

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a porch in full uniform.

Same photo as GLC09620.333.02

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.333.01

The Military Government Association notice of Annual Meeting.

The Military Government Association notice of Annual
Meeting. Notice mentions that "an election of Officers and Directors of the New York Chapter for the Year 1954" will be held, and the members must assist to vote. Family and friends are welcome...

GLC06196.036

"Propositions made by four Sachims of the Mohogs"

The Mohawk Sachims explain that they were on their way to make peace with the Eastern Indians, but stopped their journey due to the breaking of war and other dangers. They also remind the Governor of New York of the Earl of Bellomont's promise to...

GLC03107.02070

[Excerpt from p. 15 of "Civilization on Trial"]

Discusses the possibility of a divine plan behind the rise and fall of civilizations and speculates that the means of progress in the plan is the learning caused by suffering due to civilization's failures. He cites, for example, Abraham as "an...

GLC05508.247

Interior View of Castle Pickney, Charleston South Carolina [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "No. 3121. Interior view of Castle Pickney, Charleston, S.C. City in the distance." Numeric Notation on verso: "255."

GLC05111.01.0822

[Albumen portrait of Major General George Henry Thomas]

One undated photograph of Union Major General George Henry Thomas. See GLC05111.01.0051 for another profile view of Thomas.

GLC00556

[Provision return for a member of Thomas Patten's company]

Lists the amount of provisions for a member of Patten's company. Countersigned by John Doughty with an endorsement by D. S. Mercer.

GLC02437.01842

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Monson]

Colonel Swift recommends Monson, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Created at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09644

"Memorandum of Robt Livingston's Case with Jacob Harwood"

An account of Livingston's transactions with Harwood, from 1687 to 1691. Part of it is copied from GLC3107.01.00313.

GLC03107.00316

to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01544

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sales

Napeir informs Robert, Jr. of the provisions he has sold, and includes a copy of Robert, Jr.'s account on pages 2 and 3.

GLC03107.02842

To the women of New England [circular letter]

Circular letter written to Chairman of the Selectmen of Eaton Grant, Mass. U.S. Sanitary Commission, explaining purpose and seeking national support.

GLC06866

Ruins of Soissons and Its Two Great Cathedrals.

The ruins of the destroyed cathedrals and town of Soissons. On the right, two silhouettes are seen on the winding road.

GLC09584.235

Arrival of the Remains At Desbrosses Street Ferry

While black and white, has some yellow shading. Shows arrival of the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Jersey City Ferry.

GLC09118.01

[Photograph of the East Arlington Volunteer Fire Company]

One undated photograph of the East Arlington Volunteer Fire Company. Image is of 13 African American volunteers posed with a fire truck.

GLC09725

[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]

Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.

GLC02437.09502

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.073

[Photograph of Japanese-American child sitting on a tricycle]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American child sitting on a tricycle. A basket of flowers is next to the child.

GLC09860.249

[Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy]

Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy. Signed by John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy and William McKinley as President of the United States. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the Bureau, Engraving, and...

GLC04002.01

[James Meredith walking on University of Mississippi campus]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated October 11, 1962. Image is of James Meredith holding a bundle of laundry. Wire transfer description mentions that there were "no known cat calls or remarks from passing students," on the day of...

GLC09824.03

[Photograph of residents and nurses in Galesburg, Illinois]

One photograph dated September 5, 1947 of nurses and residents in Galesburg, Illinois. Pictured are nurses and residents of Galesburg eating ice cream and cookies. On reverse side is a typed note lists the names of a few volunteers for the Gray Lady...

GLC09823.05

[Photograph of two service men with leather jackets]

A photograph of two men standing in front of a car with their hands in their pockets. They are wearing leather Army Air Force jackets.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in...

GLC09620.275

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone on Rest Leave]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in front of a house in his uniform.

Same photo as GLC09620.332.01 and .03.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.332.02

[notes on terra cotta fountain of two children]

One of the most charming designs in the Exhibition is the fountain of Terra Cotta representing two children standing under a spread umbrella above which the jet of water plays....
Autograph note, probably ca. 1876 and accompanied by #19, upon which...

GLC02673.18

to Nicholas Gilmore re: destruction of Indian towns

Writes concerning his belief in a state conspiracy "I believe the present design of the state is a general destruction of the Indian towns."

GLC02470.01

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Thomas Reynolds]

Lieutenant Carleton recommends Reynolds, of the Invalid Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09599

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cole]

Major Wright recommends Cole, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a forty-eight day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09615

[Photograph of Japanese-American girls holding water pails]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American girls. Image is of two girls holding water pails and standing in water.

GLC09860.122

[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman sitting on grass]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman sitting on grass. In the background is a building in front of water.

GLC09860.206

[Copy of a speech delivered to the Putnam Phalanx]

Transmits the manuscript (GLC00633.02) of a speech formerly delivered to the Putnam Phalanx (referred to as the Warren Phalanx) for presentation at a Soldiers' Sanitary Fair scheduled to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Informs Perley, Chairman of the...

GLC00633.02

[Record of his family history and short biography]

Written by North for one of his grandchildren. Speaks of his family that came from Ireland in 1720 and settled in eastern Massachusetts at Yarmouth. Mentions that his mother sold the estate they had when he was 10 or 12 years old after his father...

GLC02541.01

[Yazoo County appraisal of hired Enslaved people 1859]

A appraisal of value of work for enslaved people loaned to Yazoo County by their owner John Lambeth during the year 1859. Lists the names and value of work done by enslaved people. Names and ages of enslaved people; Issac 15, Dareus 48, Robert 15...

JB00581

[Certification of Michael Pevito's right to Texas land]

Signed by West as president of the Board of Land Commissioners of Jefferson County, Texas, and countersigned by Hezekeah Williams and John Bollinger. Attested to by Joseph P. Pulsifer, clerk. Certifies that Pevito came to Jefferson County in October...

GLC06624.02

to Robert Livingston re: health of the family

Alida wishes her grandfather and grandmother the best of health, and mentions some marriages she has just heard of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01501

to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay

Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00989

to Robert Livingston re: account of Livingston's beer

Saills gives an account of how he disposed of Livingston's beer and the price that he received for it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01034

Judgment against Samuel Kennedy, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Judgement against Samuel Kennedy at the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, owing Ann Hamilton "one hundred & forty pounds of their goods & Chattles Lands & Tenements..."

GLC00184.34

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

Once Fair Village of Coucy, near Reims, France.

Crumbling walls and stones that used to be buildings form a scene of total destruction in the village of Coucy, near Reims, in France.

GLC09584.091

Earth rise on far side of the moon.

One lithograph entitled, "Earth rise on far side of the moon," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of earthrise from the moon's surface.

GLC09799.12

[Photograph of Japanese-American baby in a high chair]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American baby. Image is of the child dressed in a kimono seated in a high chair outside.

GLC09860.123

East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C

Appears to be same image as GLC05137.82. Handwriting on left end of verso: "East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C. No. 629." On right end in a different hand: "East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C." And in center: "66.8.4"...

GLC05137.089

The Rise and Fall of the Second International

One book entitled, "The Rise and Fall of the Second International" written by J. Lenz dated 1932. Content of item pertains to various European and Russian political revolutions and other events of importance for unions from 1889 to 1928. Printed by...

GLC09640.093

[Copy of memorandum received from General Henry Jackson Hunt]

Signed by Lieutenant Newbatt, ordnance officer. General Hunt, Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac, specifies the amount of ammunition to be kept on hand in the reserve artillery train. Possibly written in Virginia.

GLC02382.171

[The laying and completion of the Pacific cable]

Two volume scrapbook covering the completion of the Pacific cable linking North America to Hawaii, Australia, and the South Pacific. Includes cablegrams charting progress of the cable and sending congratulations from officials in places along the...

GLC01020

[Council orders for the town of Easton, Massachusetts]

Cosigned by Jacob Leonard, Seth Pratt, and Benjamin Fobes as the Selectmen of Easton. Orders to the constables of the town of Easton. Directs them to notify the townspeople that are qualified to act in town affairs to assemble at the public meeting...

GLC01450.057

[Signed carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant]

Signed photograph of Grant as Lt. General, taken by Frederick Gutekunst. Standing portrait of General Grant with his left hand in his vest, taken in the spring of 1865. Grant is wearing a black mourning band on his left arm in remembrance of Abraham...

GLC07338

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Bradley]

Wright recommends Bradley, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09640

to Robert Livingston re: marriage of Mrs. Scot

Philip writes that he hopes to prevent the marriage of Mrs. Scot to Christopher Canada, "one of the vilest fellows." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01698

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Colonel Butler, of the First Connecticut Regiment, recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 8 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09636

Names of vessels and commanders off Mobile Bar

Lists the names of 19 vessels engaged in the blockade of Mobile Bay, their respective captains, and their exact location. Docket notes "several absent."

GLC02680.17

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Abijah Hubbell]

Colonel Ensworth recommends Hubbell, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Possibly intends the request for Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09606

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Seth Peabody]

Captain Niven recommends Peabody, in Lieutenant Kirkpatrick's company of sappers and miners, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09616

[Sculpture design sketch of a woman kneeling over man]

Two different sketches on the same page of a sculpture design of a woman kneeling over man [soldier] to give him a drink. Graphite on tracing paper.

GLC06343.002

By Order of Abraham Lincoln... A draft [Dedham, Mass.]

Broadside announcing the institution of a draft in Dedham, Massachusetts, signed at the court house in Concord, Mass. by members of the Board of Enrolment: S. Benton Thompson, Addison G. Fay, and David S. Fogg. Insertions made in black crayon...

GLC04531

Army of the James, swiveling cannon overlooking river

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon overlooking the James River. A man stands in the corner of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "38"...

GLC05111.01.1161

Photo Negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photo negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo (GLC09604.02) and negative accompanied a letter to Jennie Mosca...

GLC09604.03

[Meeting notification for the Township of New Medford].

All concerned are requested to attend a meeting on the second Wednesday of June at ten o'clock in the morning at which land will be allotted by the proprietors, and to hear how they shall dispose of charges accrued during division of lands. Signed...

GLC02891.07

Commissioners of Customs report re: Robert Livingston's finances

The report of the Commissioners of the Customs, (Wenham and [Panconniere]), detailed by Viscount Cornbury to examine and report on Livingston's accounts for the Excise and Quit Rents of Albany, in which it was determined that all accounts were up to...

GLC03107.00681

to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

John writes to warn his father of Governor Nicholson, who he believes has come to America to save the Queen money and delay all payments. He therefore regrets that Livingston may encounter a great deal of trouble in receiving the money due to him....

GLC03107.01047

Pardon of William W. Copper (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Convicted of counterfeiting

GLC06942

[Army return of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment]

Indicates the number of men "whose times of service expire ... in Decr. and January 1783 & 84." Signed by Bowles and countersigned by Joseph Pettingill.

GLC02437.02685

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for E. Kingsbury]

Major Wright recommends Kingsbury, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09634

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lebbeus Loomis]

Colonel Butler recommends Loomis, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09647

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Douglass]

Major Wright recommends Douglass, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09649

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant DeForrest]

Colonel Swift recommends DeForrest, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09658

[Photograph of a Japanese-American man tending his garden]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man tending to a crop of herbs in his back yard garden. (similar to GLC09860.010)

GLC09860.009

Altar of Malines Cathedral. Wrecked by German Shells.

A priest sits beside the destroyed altar at the Cathedral of St. Rombaut in Malines, Belgium, a town bombarded several times over the course of the war.

GLC09584.013

[Japanese aerial photo of attack on Pearl Harbor]

Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Ripples in water indicate possible torpedoes being launched during attack. Japanese text on verso.

GLC09547.15

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Cunningham]

Colonel Butler recommends Cunningham, of the first Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09657

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Keeler]

Major Wright recommends Keeler, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09660

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Fanning]

Recommends Lieutenant Fanning, paymaster of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 10 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09663

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Amos Parker]

Captain Niven recommends Parker, in Captain Bushnell's Company of sappers and miners, for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09617

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wales]

Colonel Butler recommends Wales, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Possibly directed to Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09583

to Robert Livingston re: the afflictions of colonials

Graham writes of the "old unhappiness" of ill-ease and a lack of desire to pay taxes, which has spread throughout the colonies and created disunity among the colonists, especially on the king's plantations, leaving New York as "constrained to bear...

GLC03107.00225

[Portrait photographs of Rosa Parks] [Decimalized .01-.07]

Collection of seven photographs of activist, Rosa Parks dates range from 1956-1955. Includes Parks speaking at events in the 1990s, press photographs of Parks aboard a bus on Montgomery, Alabam in 1956 prior to her arrest, and Parks in the sheriff's...

GLC09778

[Outline of proposed treaty with the Creek Indians]

Draft of portions of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation. Makes Creek chief Alexander McGillivray the U.S. representative to the Creeks. Mentions compensation to various Creek groups. Contains some of the same content as...

GLC02437.04678

[Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with...

GLC02382.217

[Provision return for members of Colonel Willet's regiment]

Provision return signed by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, for one sargent and three privates of Colonel Marinus Willet's regiment for four days of provisions. A total of sixteen rations were issued. Docket signed by a Sargent...

GLC02437.02468

An act for the relief of Nathaniel Twining

Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Congress relieves Twining due to his "failure in neglecting to transport the mail between Charleston and Savannah" from September 1787 through January 1788. Authorized by Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg...

GLC00879

Return of Ordnance & Military Stores at Several Places

Lists amounts of shot, balls, cartridges, carriages, muskets, bayonets, etc at Danbury, Fishkill Landing, and Poughkeepsie. Says there is around three tons of lead at Poughkeepsie.

GLC02437.02123

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Gibbs]

Colonel Nicola recommends Gibbs, of the Invalid Regiment, for a fifteen day leave of absence to settle business "with the commissioners who are to assemble at Hartford."

GLC02437.09664

Collection of World War I posters [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to World War I. Consists of posters pertaining to the raising funds for a refugee crisis and a recruitment poster for the Navy.

GLC09809

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Frothingham]

Major Wright recommends Frothingham, Quartermaster of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09629

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Stating the James Varney did not comply with the decision of the High Council and "make satisfactory acknowledgments before the 2nd Quorum of Elders . . . ."

GLC05756.112

Return of Military Stores in the Magazine at Williamsburg.

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01267. Lists quanties of ordnance. Compiled shortly after the siege of Yorktown. Jones was a Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores under the command of Colonel Edward Carrington.

GLC02437.01266

[Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945]

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1945 entitled, "Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Invocation delivered by Reverend Angus Dun, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal. Benediction delivered by Reverend Monsignor John A. Ryan, director of...

GLC09700

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Case of James Varney

GLC05756.113

[Order to a Deputy Commissary General of Purchases] [incomplete]

Orders to agree to a requisition. This is a fragment of a larger document, so the identity of the deputy commissary general is unknown. Signed A. Hamilton, A. D. C.

GLC02307

[Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member."
Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

GLC01896.146

[Certificate of enlistment and discharge for Samson Cuff]

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War African American soldier Samson Cuff. Certification of enlistment and discharge signed by four Windsor, CT selectmen. To the Committee of Paytable.

GLC09366.01

Index of General Orders, Adjutant General's Office, 1876

Published by the Government Printing Office. Contains military orders 1-114 for 1876, including forms for use of supplies, promotions, and designation of offices. The spine and cover of this book have separated in several places. Among notables...

GLC02693

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of hay

Vielie writes that a shipment of hay has just arrived, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. intends to purchase a portion of it. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr., in which he states that he directed Vielie to purchase a portion of the hay for...

GLC03107.03450