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to Alida Livingston re: condemned sloop and cargo

John writes that the admiralty court condemned a sloop and cargo worth a considerable amount of money, and prays for patience and the opportunity to start over and pursue another just cause with a more favorable outcome. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02179

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Ancram on a round trip voyage from New York to Jamaica. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 3 June 1743.

GLC03107.02671

to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.

GLC03107.01007

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's business

Verplank writes to forward copies of papers relating to Samuel Vetch's business. He also mentions that John Borland would like Livingston's opinion regarding a demand made by Governor Nicholson to see Borland's and Capt. Steel's books concerning...

GLC03107.01064

to unknown

Previous cataloging suggests this letter was written to Henry Knox. Smith informs the recipient, "your Excellency," regarding the mode of signaling to northern posts when armed vessels pass Dobbs Ferry, New York. Smith writes from "Light Infantry...

GLC02437.10050

[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]

Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.

GLC02437.10350

to William Shirley

General Waldo writes to Shirley, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Objects to sending Shirley pay vouchers signed by captains serving under him. Hopes to be able to pay his men directly, and presumably to keep the records.

GLC02437.10412

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of Connecticut foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by Ebenezer Huntington. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10524

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of Connecticut foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by Ebenezer Huntington. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10526

to John Pickering

Informs by quoting from a letter he recently received that Pickering has been nominated, and will be appointed, District Judge for New Hampshire. Offers to maintain a communication "on the Business of our Offices as well as an other occasions."

GLC02450.11

to daughter

M. E. Flitner wrtites a letter to her daughter inquiring about how her schooling is going and about the much improved health of her younger children at home. The document states that $5.00 was included with the letter.

GLC02669.088

to my dear mother

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

GLC02679.35

to Mary

They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.

GLC03054.02

to John G. Nicholay

Sanford, U. S. Marshal, requests that General Nicholay, Private Secretary of President Lincoln, assist Captain Ethan Jenks in delivering an Executive Communication from Rhode Island Governor James Y. Smith. States that the Communication (not...

GLC02750.055

to Henry Knox

Expresses interest in a plot of land in the Ohio territory that he heard Knox is possibly selling. Noted as written in Norwich, which is most likely in either Connecticut or Massachusetts. Also includes some calculations on the verso.

GLC02437.06619

to Henry Knox

Jones writes that he is impressed with the land of Kennebec and says if he can obtain them based on an agreement with Knox, he will probably move there. Jones says he would gladly serve as an agent.

GLC02437.07465

to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to execute any of the bonds Knox previously mentioned without further instructions from Knox, and to keep this request secret. Asks Randall to deliver an enclosure (not included) to William Duer with his own hands.

GLC02437.05668

to Henry Knox

Writes that William Durer said he could not address a business matter until he hears from Knox. Green wrote Duer a letter, a copy of which he encloses (not present) along with Duer's answer. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter.

GLC02437.05707

to William Bingham

Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.

GLC02437.05780

to Henry Knox

Signed by Abner Milliken and George Ulmer as Justice of the Peace. A sworn deposition by Abner Milliken swearing he heard Everton say the lot which Levi Gay resides on was signed over by Everton to Knox in 1798.

GLC02437.07672

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has sent, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a shipment of lime and lumber. Reports on several other shipments he is making, including one containing letters for Knox, but he has enclosed some letters as well (not present).

GLC02437.07801

[Request for rations]

Order sent by General Knox's aide-de-camp Major Shaw to West Point Commissary James Forsyth requesting six rations for three men "late of the 23d British regiment." Docket signed by a Jonathan Hamilton that contractors delivered the rations.

GLC02437.02324

[Order for beef for Knox family]

Order written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver 20 pounds of beef for the Knox family. Docket signed by a Jacob Mason stating that the beef was received.

GLC02437.02460

[Order for candles for the Knox family]

Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, orders that West Point Commissary Bell deliver 12 pounds of candles for Knox and his family. Docket is signed by a Jacob Johnson stating that the candles were received.

GLC02437.02463

[Order for bread for the Knox family]

Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, for 12 pounds of bread to be delivered to the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states that the bread was received.

GLC02437.02511