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Account of Robert Livingston
1700/12/12
Van der Heyden, Dirk, fl. 1700
Livingston purchased 3 bottles of wine for the Mohawks Sachems on 6 July 1700. Van der Heyden signed for receipt of payment on 12 December 1700.
GLC03107.02058
1695/02/06
Russell, Michael, fl. 1695
Record of purchases Livingston made from Russell on 15 January 1696. Russell acknowledges receipt of payment on 7 February 1696 on p.2. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00329
1722/10/16
Keteltas, Gerret, fl. 1719-1737
P.2 contains a manuscript statement signed by Keteltas acknowledging receipt of payment from Cornelius van Horne for the account of Robert Livingston. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01473
Account of lands sold
1762
No signature, but previous research suggests that the author might be Joseph Dowse. Account of lands sold to a variety of individuals, including Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09012
Engraving of Hugh McCulloch
circa 1870
American Bank Note Company
One undated engraving of Hugh McCulloch. Bust portrait of McCulloch surrounded by a frame with his title and signature. Same engraving as GLC08878.0292.
GLC08878.0291
One undated engraving of Hugh McCulloch. Bust portrait of McCulloch surrounded by a frame with his title and signature. Same engraving as GLC08878.0291.
GLC08878.0292
Ruins of Charleston Lighthouse
1863
Haas & Peale, fl. 1846-1867
One albumen print entitled, "No. 26 - Ruins of Charleston Lighthouse." Depicts an observation tower built on a small hill of ruins. Printed by Haas & Peale.
GLC05134.026
[List of land sales]
circa 1777
Signed by Abraham Alexander, Hezekiah Alexander, David Reese, Eph. Brisard, William Wilson, Edward Giles and John M. Alexander. Records eleven deeds dated 1772-1777. Place of writ inferred from several co-signers' participation in the signing of...
GLC00496.208
[Photograph of two women]
1960-1969
A photograph of two African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in the backyard of a house in front of a globe on a post. The one on the left is older with graying hair. The one on the right is younger, with short dark...
GLC09587.409
[Return of military stores]
circa 4 August 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Return of military stores, possibly related to GLC02437.01115. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Lists lead aprons, powder horns, sheep skins, wine, and other supplies and stores. Date, written in pencil at the top of pages...
GLC02437.01116
[Issue of army rations]
28 July 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Order to issue rations to Captain Vincent and his friendly Indian companions. The order specifies that they be given one peck of peas and in the future, with every ration, issued one gill of rum "whether country or West India." Signed by Samuel...
GLC02437.02337
[Portrait of Sally Ride]
1984
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
One signed photograph of astronaut Sally Ride dated 1984. The photograph is an official portrait issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The photo has been signed on the left hand side. Features Sally Ride in front of an American...
GLC09797.01
Women of the Allies
1941-1945
One poster entitled, "Women of the Allies" dated 1941-1945. Poster features six women in four different scenes. The top scene is a woman swinging a bottle. The second scene is a nurse looking at a medical instrument. The third scene is a woman...
GLC09654.26
1695
Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695
Record of Livingston's account with Harwood and Richard Merriwether. Calculates a sum due to Livingston for the sale of his beaver furs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00243
Song of the Soldier
1861-1877
Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863
Selected for Mother and Sister.
I shine in the light of god/This likeness stamps my brow, Through the shadow of death my feet have trod...
GLC02751.41
Portrait of Ann Sothern
1953-1957
One undated photograph of Ann Southern. The portrait is of Southern holding paper. Possibly taken during her show Private Secretary which ran from 1953-1957.
GLC09677.71
[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]
1892 circa
Johnson, Thomas G., 1844-1904
Engraving of Abraham Lincoln's head. Based on a photograph by Alexander Hester. Engraved for the Republican Club of New York. Accompanied by sheet explaining the print.
GLC07102.05
Invoice of Goods to be sent for by Mr. John Gill of Baltimore for and on account of George Washington of Mount Vernon in Virginia, according to agreement
26 November 1799
Washington, George, 1732-1799
List of dry goods Washington ordered for his plantation. Includes blankets, buttons, and cloth. Most of the items are material for blankets and clothing for his slaves. Asks for "6 pieces of the largest - thickest and best striped Blanketing for...
GLC05100
[Diary of Ezra Tilden]
July 1776 - December 9,1777
Tilden, Ezra, 1751-1819
Provides a detailed day by day account of Tilden's march through New York during the Revolutionary War. Writes extensively about daily duties, poor rations, hunger, hardships along the march, sickness and death amongst the soldiers, and the...
GLC01450.004
[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]
December 7, 1941
Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text in caption. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on...
GLC09552.08
Inventory of Nathaniel Williams
4 October 1864
Cook, Isaac P., fl. 1864
True copy of original. Lists the deceased Nathaniel Williams' property, including stocks. Appraised by Thomas Bruscup and Thomas Harris. Lists executors of Williams' estate as Joshua B. Williams and Dabrywiple Williams. Cook signed as the...
GLC03545.17
[Return of ordnance stores]
6 September 1780
Collins, John, 1717-1795
Full title: "A Return of Ordnance Stores remaining in the Ordnance Store at Springfield August first and of all Stores Received from the first to the 31st 1780 Made to the Honourable Brigadier General Knox." Lists pieces of brass ordnance, case shot...
GLC02437.10670
[Portrait of Jesse Owens]
March 27, 1956
One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated March 27, 1956. Image is of Owens in an interior location. Reverse side contains typewritten text, "Jesse Owens of Olympic fame - Mayfair Hotel, Sioux City, Iowa - March 27, 1956." Also contains a...
GLC09798.01
1695/01/14
Spiros, Samuel, fl. 1695
Itemized list of expenses paid by Livingston at Customs House, including "Customs" and "Packetts & Bills & Oath." Spiros acknowledges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso
GLC03107.00326
[Photograph of grounded plane]
1945
A photograph of grounded plane in color.
A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.
GLC09620.280
[Will of Hannah Flucker]
23 July 1784
Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785
One signature was clipped, most likely that of Hannah Flucker. Document contains the will of Hannah Fluccker. Signed by Jonathan Jackson and William Smith as witnesses.
GLC02437.09107
1719/04/10
Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768
Account of sundry merchandise.
GLC03107.01245
Account of Benjamin Smith
1782/10/21
Estate of Robert Livingston
GLC03107.04379
Account of Anthony Groosbeck
1788/02/18
GLC03107.04382
Account of John Pruyn
1787/11/06
GLC03107.04383
Account of Hendrick Myndertse
ca. 1787-1788
GLC03107.04384
[Portrait of Vance Brand]
1986
One signed photograph of astronaut Vance Brand. The photograph is an official portrait issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The photo has been signed on the right hand side. Features Vance Brand in front of an American flag...
GLC09797.02
Engraving of Granville Sharp
15 December 1809
Daniell, William, fl. 1809
One engraving of Granville Sharp dated December 15, 1809. The engraving was published by William Daniell originally drawn by G. Dance. The portrait is a profile of Sharp.
GLC09791.11
[Group of young women]
A group of six young African-American women posing together. Five of them stand with their arms around each other. One crouches below them, holding her school supplies.
GLC09587.294
Ambrotype of a young sailor
1861-1862 ca.
Yeaton, Charles G., fl. 1861-1862
Bust portrait of a young sailor whose cheeks have been tinted pink. Tag inside identifies the image as "Charles Gordon Yeaton, my father." CASE: Stamped paper on wood with floral design center between two rows of "IIIIIIIII." Gold edging on both...
GLC05131.29
A Broader Philosophy of Protection
August 1897
Brainerd, Cephas Jr., 1859-1898
Article removed from the August issue of Gunton's Magazine, pages 109-121. Responds to an article titled, "Philosophy of Protection," printed in the July issue of Gunton's Magazine. Discusses the differing philosophies of free trade and...
GLC04471.08
[Appointment of George Stoneman]
1 June 1868
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Lists military retirements and promotions of John M. Schofield and George Stoneman. Signed as President. Docketed on verso by Secretary of War John Schofield (who had replaced Stanton).
GLC02780
1717/10/28
Russell, Abraham, fl. 1718
Page 1 is a record of Livingston's debt. Page two contains a statement written and signed by Russell that he received payment of the account from Gilbert Livingston. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01150
1698/7/15-11/02
Van Schayck, Goose, fl. 1698
Record of debts accrued from 15 June to 2 November 1699. Date on docket is 7 March 1699. Livingston's docket claims this is an account sheet of "fraught" totalling £101.
GLC03107.00499
1944
A photograph of a single-engined plane on the ground.
GLC09620.269
[Aerial View of Islands]
An aerial photograph of islands taken from a plane.
GLC09620.289
1699/07/24
Barber, Peter, fl. 1699
Account of expenses for clothing from 29 June 1699 to 18 July 1699. On the 24 July 1699 it is noted that Livingston now owes the taylor Peter [Barber] money for his clothes. At the bottom of the page is a note from 27 July [1699] to Mr. John...
GLC03107.00505
Part of Northern Georgia
5 May 1864
Margedant, William C., 1835-?
Printed "In the field" on cloth. Black and white lithograph depicts Northern Georgia. Compiled under the direction of William E. Merrill, Chief Topographical Engineer, Washington, D.C. Margedant was Captain and Superintendent of the Topographical...
GLC01740.06
Scene of Racial Unrest
10 March 1965
Associated Press
One wirephoto entitled, "Scene of Racial Unrest," taken by Associated Press dated March 10, 1965. Image is a map of locations in Selma, Alabama identifying areas of civil rights demonstrations. The identified areas were Browns Chapel A.M.E. Church...
GLC09734.08
Photo of Horatio Wait
Copy of GLC08284.010.
GLC08284.011
[receipt of Abraham Harding]
7 June 1739
for entertainment of the proprietors
GLC02891.027
1861-1865
Engraving of Lincoln sitting in an armchair with a book in his lap. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Adhered to a cardboard backer board. Bottom of page is cut off.
GLC03878.02
[Portraits of Notable People]
Rogers, J.A., 1880-1966
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes, William Alexander Stirling, General Charles Lee, Lord William Howe, and M. Gerard. Engraved by J. Rogers.
GLC08878.0101
Engraving of Seba Smith
circa 1840
One undated engraving of Seba Smith. Portrait of Smith at a desk writing on paper. Engraving is signed by the subject with a note that his alias is Major Jack Downing.
GLC08878.0314.02
1723/06/07
Knight, Edmund, fl. 1722-1723
P.1 is an account of sales from the Sloop. P.2 is ALS from Edmund Knight, in which he informs Livingston of how he has handled his account. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01511
[Copy of notes drawn]
31 August 1795
Meade, George, 1741-1808
Copy of several financial notes drawn by George Meade, listing transactions. Dates range from 13 to 25 May. Also includes a note of receipt dated 27 August and signed by Knox.
GLC02437.06426
Diary of Gideon Welles
1911
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Three volume diary of Gideon Welles, with an autograph letter signed from Welles to Andrew Boyd pasted to front of first volume. The diary recounts Welles' tenure as the Secretary of the Navy. Each volume contains several illustrations of...
GLC00584
Message of the President.
1925
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
Signed State of the Union Address.
GLC03945
1722/11/06
Kicsherd, fl. 1722
Livingston purchased different types of fabrics.
GLC03107.01464
Wendell, Abraham, fl. 1719
Account of sugar purchased from Wendell.
GLC03107.01265
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
August 2005
A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair
GLC09414.1667
[receipt of James Denison]
27 April 1739
Rice, Caleb, fl. 1737
Written in the town of Sturbridge
GLC02891.024
Albumen print of McKinney.
1890 ca.
Albumen print of McKinney in uniform.
GLC02179.01.045
Engraving of Marshall Jewell
1874
One engraving of Marshall Jewell dated 1874. Bust portrait of Jewell. Notation on engraving that it was printed by the "Bureau Printing Engraving." The engraving also identifies Jewell as Postmaster General.
GLC08878.0284
Engraving of Samuel Johnson
circa 1800
Pease, J.I., fl. 1800
One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Seated portrait of Johnson. The engraving notes that it was painted by Alonzo Chappel but further identifies it as based on a painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.0340
[Officers of the Kearsarge]
1906
Howard, Arthur P., fl. 1906
Depicts officers of the ship Kearsarge, first launched 11 September 1861 by the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Apparently reprinted by Howard in 1906. Depicts Civil War-era officers. Accompanied by three lists citing the names of officers depicted in the...
GLC02464.16.02
[Ambrotype photograph of Wilkinson]
1861-1863
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
Ambrotype photograph of Frederick Wilkinson. The photograph is contained within a small wooden box. The box is lined with a red faux velvet with a floral design. The photograph itself is contained within a gold-colored frame. There are two men in the...
GLC03523.13.105
Storming of Stony Point
1857
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at...
GLC08878.0074
[Itinerary of a European vacation]
1863-1865
Possibly created by John A. Bogert, who served as Captain and Lieutenant Colonel of the 103rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops. Relates the itinerary of a vacation planned for an unspecified year. Includes plans to visit various people and...
GLC06298.07
[Signed engraving of John Quincy Adams]
3 March 1842
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Engraved by Nathaniel Dearborn, a Boston engraver. Depicts Adams late in life. With the following note on verso: "Mr. Adams' autograph by himself on the 3rd March 1842. Obtained at the request of Mr. Cross by Judge Underwood of Ky." Possibly...
GLC02809
Pardon of David Everett
December 17, 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Twelve year old Everett was convicted of stealing a letter from the post office and pardoned by Lincoln due to extreme youth and good conduct.
GLC03437
[Appointment of John Millspaugh]
30 October 1800
Jay, John, 1745-1829
Appoining Millspaugh as a cavalry major in the New York state militia. Partially printed document signed. Affixed with the seal of the state of New York. Also signed by Daniel Hale as "Secretary."
GLC00945.03
A photograph of a plane with a hole torn through the metal and/or glass.
GLC09620.270
The Bombardment of Canton
Carmichael, I. W., fl. 1860
One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.
GLC08878.0190
1700/12/19
Wilkinson, Daniell, fl. 1699-1700
Receipt for the manufacture of several wigs.
GLC03107.00481
Close-up of mountain
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
on left side of background in #10
GLC03030.11
2002-2008
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner in a wheelchair outside
GLC09414.1675
[Execution of an estate]
7 May 1760
Announcement of a marriage and provisions for children.
GLC02437.09000
[Engraving of George McClellan]
1862 circa
Engraving of Major General George B. McClellan.
GLC07102.03
[Blank Oath of Office]
July 1862
Printed document with unsigned Oath of Office.
GLC02254.04
[Endorsement of John Neilson]
31 May 1803
Walton, George, 1740-1804
Petition of Neilson to become a citizen of the United States approved by Walton. The endorsement certifies that Neilson is a native of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1795. Includes signed affidavits by William Scott and James...
GLC00378
Restoration of Livingston's Estate
1702/02/02
Cosens, B., fl. 1699-1702
Orders from the Colonial Governor and Council of New York restoring Robert Livingston "to the quiet and Peaceable possession of his Estate reall and Personall." Docketed on verso. Written at Fort William Henry.
GLC03107.00671
1699/11/29
Broadhurst, Jonathan, fl. 1698-1702
Livingston purchased items such as wine and tobacco from 21 June 1699 and 26 November 1699. Broadhurt acknowledges receipt of the contents of Livingston's account and notes that he remains in Livingston's debt.
GLC03107.00501
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
1856
One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga" dated 1856. Depicts Ethan Allen along with the Green Mountain Boys, demanding the surrender of the fort. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.0075
Battle of Eutaw Springs
1868
One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0079
Declaration of the immediate causes which induce and justify the secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union; and the ordinance of secession.
1860
South Carolina. Convention, 1860-1862
First Edition, later edition. Presented by C.G. Memminger, a South Carolina legislator and Confederate government official, as the report of the committee to draw up the Confederate declaration of independence.
GLC00725
[Register of sums received]
3 July 1786
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Certifies that "the Honorable Major General Knox Secretary at War is debited in the Treasury books of the United States with the following Sums of Money" which totals $6,893.60. States in a note that "[t]he General stands indebted for the following...
GLC02437.10207
[Appointment of Henry Knox]
13 June 1773
Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
Countersigned by John Cotton as deputy secretary of the province. Thomas Hutchinson's signature is noted as being a copy. Partially printed document with additional information written in by hand. Appoints Henry Knox to be Lieutenant of the...
GLC02437.10653
[Tintype of Mary Kelly]
circa 1860s
39. Tintype of Mary Kelly. 1868-1869. ca.
GLC04197.39
1695/09/16
Forster, Luke, fl. 1695
Livingston purchased 43 pieces of linen from Forster.
GLC03107.00292
Excise Book of Albany
1678/10/31-1680/09/06
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Itemized ledger of excise taxes paid, totalling £ 4628.
GLC03107.00033
1681/09/16
Royse, John, fl. 1681
List of provisions sold to Livingston by Royse.
GLC03107.00072
1723/05/08
Cheasman, fl. 1723
Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.
GLC03107.01507
[1698/11/21]
Sondr, Jelles, fl. 1698
Account of payment to Sondr for services rendered.
GLC03107.00449
Account of Joseph Townsend
1800/01/28
Bartholomew, Andrew, fl. 1800-1802
The account records sales of wheat and rye.
GLC03107.03793
Photo of unidentified woman
She stands by the iron gate of a garden.
GLC08284.146
[Photograph of Paul H Lobik]
1933-1939
A photograph of Paul H. Lobik as a young man.
GLC09580.01
[Engraving of Samuel Barrington]
22 May 1810
Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815
An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.
GLC02542.32.20
[Deposition of Samuel Tenney]
circa 1783
Tenney, Samuel, 1748-1816
Deposition by doctor Tenney, signed as "Sam. Tenny", describing the duties of an officer in relation to Mr. Pratt's arrest. Writes, "[A] commanding officer of a company having the temporary command of a battalion or garrison had no right or pretence...
GLC02437.10197
1724/11/10
Romme, Cornelius, fl. 1724-1725
Romme acknowledges that Cornelius van Horne made the payment for the account of Robert Livingston. Also includes ANS by Cornelius van Horne, in which he explains why he paid the full debt of Livingston's account.
GLC03107.01616
[Photograph of a camp structure]
A photograph of a canvas structure with oil drums on the top to be used as a shower.
GLC09620.274
State of Black America
1987
National Urban League
One pamphlet entitled "State of Black America," dated 1987. Studies and essays related to the state of black families in the United States during the 1980s. Topics cover taxes, education, government, AIDS, and social welfare.
GLC09640.205
Landing of Roger Williams.
1867
One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.
GLC08878.0006
[Portrait of Rosa Parks]
December 21, 1956
United Press International
One photograph of Rosa Parks dated December 21, 1956. Image has been edited to feature a closer portrait of Parks riding a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1956 on the day that segregation in public transportation was banned.
GLC09778.04
[Opinion of James Sullivan]
May 1796
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.
GLC02437.06757
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