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[Endorsed check from Gideon Welles]

Printed check for $40 signed by Welles to "G" on recto and endorsed by Gardner on verso. With two cent Revenue stamp, drawn on Riggs & Co. Stamped paid on verso by the Nat'l Bank of the Republic, Washington, D.C.

GLC03016

Marriage contract between Robert Livingston, Jr. and Gertrude Schuyler

The indenture, presided over by Peter Du Bois, makes provisions for the welfare of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s intended wife, Gertrude Schuyler, if Robert, Jr. should die before her. Signed by Robert Livingston, Jr., Gertrude Schuyler, and Peter Du...

GLC03107.03070

to Peter Schuyler re: the fort at Albany

Nanfan asks for information regarding the construction of the fort at Albany, and gives instructions to stock it with firewood for the winter. He also requestst that Robert Livingston be sent to Albany to expedite a matter in Indian affairs.

GLC03107.02067

to Robert Livingston re: unfair practices in trade with the Indians

Holland complains of unfair trading practices with the Indians, and asks that an act be passed requiring all suspected traders to exonerate themselves on oath. He notes that this is the only way to maintain fair and regulated trade.

GLC03107.02144

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Aneram

Robert, Jr. took out an insurance policy on the Brigantine Ancram for its voyage from New York to Antigua, St. Christopher, and St. Eustatia. George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on [?] February 1741.

GLC03107.02611

to Robert Livingston re: goods damaged when a ship ran ashore

Philip reports the sorry news of some goods that were damaged on a ship that ran ashore on its way to London, and also reports that a ship from Boston sank, drowning some men that they knew. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01125

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on...

GLC03107.04511

to Robert Livingston re: news from the West Indies

Stephen writes that the King is to return to London, and that England will go to war with Spain for reasons unknown to him. He also discusses the state of trade in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01748

to Johnston Livingston re: news since Johnston's return to college

Matilda writes the letter as Johnston has just returned to college after a holiday at home, and sends news of friends and family. She describes a trip to Oak Hill and the Manor, and the news shared by friends and family.

GLC03107.04084

to Barnardus Holthuysen re: profitable trade with the "far" Indians

The manuscript describes a profitable fur trade with the far Indians, which the writer thinks exceeds any profit made by the French in Canada. The first half of the document is written in Dutch. Address leaf and docket on verso.

GLC03107.04904

[Provision return for twenty-two army prisoners]

Covers four days. Includes information for some regiments from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. Signed by Shaw as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, commander at West Point. Also signed by Sergeant Ebenezer Shelley, who confirms receipt...

GLC02437.10084

[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]

Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.

GLC02437.10349

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10529

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10530

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10532

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10539

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10542

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10554

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the second Massachusetts regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Signature is illegible. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10572

to James Dundas [fragment]

Laments their brother George's plan to marry an American woman and move there forever. It will also force him to work outside the navy, for want of subsistence for a family. There are some contemporary notes on the address leaf.

GLC02549.27

to Mother

He complains about the 200 Irishmen that have joined them. They get into drunken fights. He hopes they will remove the Irish companies soon. It will be his turn to go on guard soon. A couple of people are sick.

GLC02751.03

General Order No. 8

Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge and Capt. Bell will be officer of the day. All letters sent from the camp will be forwarded to the quartermaster and then put in the mail. Written in Camp Union

GLC02745.063

to Henry Knox

Discusses a furniture sale held for Knox and relates that Hodgdon is putting up his harpsichord for sale as well. Adds that Miss Knox's forte piano is safely on its way to Knox. Mentions sale results and transportation of merchandise.

GLC02437.06744

to Henry Knox

Copy of GLC02437.06825, with an additional portion, dated 5 November. In this section, Laurance declares that since he has not received a response from Knox, he fears his earlier letter was miscarried, so he is sending a copy to him.

GLC02437.06826