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[n.y.]/04/02
Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834
to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York
Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.
GLC03107.04069
1834/06/23
to Johnston Livingston re: preparations for her wedding
Matilda apologizes for neglecting to write for so long, but explains that she is preparing for her wedding in August, in which she expects Johnston to play an active role.
GLC03107.04089
1783/04/08
Ouderkerk, Jacob, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife
Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.
GLC03107.03485
1881/05/22
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Mrs. Adelia T. Johnson re: improving health of his wife
Written as President
GLC02793.045
3 September 1898
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
to Oliver C. Sabin
Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."
GLC02509.05
2 March 1860
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
to Amory D. Mayo
Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.
GLC02509.06
1913/08/09
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Gertrude Bondhill re: his pleasure in her performance
GLC02793.061
1969/01/16
Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973
to Dorothy Nichols re: thanks for her support and looking forward to retirement
Signed as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.106
01 December 1674
Perring, Henry, fl. 1674
[Last will and testament of Henry Perring of Brookhaven on Long Island].
Attested and signed by Richard Woodhull. Bequeaths his full estate to his wife Hanna Perring, unless she remarries. Perring, Brewster, and Woodhull were among the first patentees of Brookhaven, Long Island.
GLC03769.001
1754/09-1754/11
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace
GLC03107.02879
1762/07/26
Newkerck, Cornelius, fl. 1762
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband...
GLC03107.02994
1860 December
[Leaming family reunion photograph]
Includes several detached pieces which appear to be original backing. A note written in blue ink on one piece of backing states that this photograph depicts Edward, Rusle, Charry, Silas T., Lucy, Mack J., Jude, Anna Gould (oldest child), Charles...
GLC05080.05
1703/04/30
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Confirmation of Livingston's Will
Robert Livingston, seeing as he his to return to England, confirms his last will and testament, adding some addenda. Livingston appends his will so as to provide for his son Gilbert, and daughters Jo[h]anna and Margaret.
GLC03107.00695
1713/04/14
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother
Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00969
1713/01/19
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: the death of his wife Mary
John expresses sorrow over the loss of his wife, and informs his parents that he has sent them 2 rings, which he prays they will accept. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00998
1713/01/18
to Robert Livingston re: desire to return home
Jo[h]anna discusses the death of Mary Winthrop and funeral preparations; and expresses a strong desire to return home. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00999
1713/06/22
Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717
to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children
Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.
GLC03107.01012
1713/06/29
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston
Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed...
GLC03107.01015
1714/01/01
Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721
to Robert and Alida Livingston re: letter of introduction
Elizabeth Knight, now Elizabeth Livingston, writes to express her hope that she may contribute to the family's happiness in the coming year.
GLC03107.01036
1700
Livingston, Millie, fl. 1700
to Robert Livingston re: the deaths of Robert's two brothers
Millie Livingston (Robert's Sister) writes to pass on the news of the deaths of James and William Livingston. She also writes to quell Robert's anxieties about the living conditions for young Robert, who with the death of his uncles would stay with...
GLC03107.00583
1707/08/16
Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724
Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother
Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including...
GLC03107.00794
1714/05/25
The Estate of Margaret Schuyler
The document states that a house on Duke Street, belonging to the estate of Margaret Schuyler, is to be sold among the children.
GLC03107.01078
[1717/04]
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]
Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.01166
1717/11/04
to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America
Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01197
1719/04/13
Smith, Maria, fl. 1719
Account of Robert Livingston
Livingston purchased silk from Maria Smith on 11 April 1719
GLC03107.01268
1719/06/27
Hughes, Elis, fl. 1719
Livingston purchased silk and other fabrics from Mrs. Hughes. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01295
18 September 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Elizabeth M. Clymer
A one page note pasted in oblong direction on front pastedown of Barlow's Vision of Columbus. (The book is carried on inventory as GLC 4217.01.) Written as president of the Constitutional Convention. The Barlow book was printed in Hartford.
GLC04217
13 November 1777
Brown, Elijah, fl. 1777
to Robert Morris
Requests that Morris deliver letters from Brown to his wife. Brown calls his separation from his wife cruel because he is "conscious of not administering any offence to the true friends of America." Addressed to Morris as a Member of Congress at...
GLC04263
17 November 1859
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[$10.00 Check to Mary Todd Lincoln]
Check signed by Lincoln payable to "wife." Printed in blue ink, drawn on the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company. Printed by Richards & Smith.
GLC03875
1720/08/05
"Conveyance to Jo[h]anna our Daughter of the house & Lotts . . .
. . . in dock street at N York." Extensive legal document outlining the specific boundaries of the tract of land and the terms of the conveyance. Marked as a true copy. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01349
1721/05/04
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter
Philip writes that his wife has just given birth to a daughter, and promises to send his two sons to Livingston in order to help with the construction of a church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01371
1723/01/27
Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724
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
[1724/05/02]
Van Horne, Johanna, fl. 1723-1725
to Robert Livingston re: plans to visit mother and father Livingston
GLC03107.01573
1725/07/25
Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731
to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch
Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01666
1700/11/21
Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701
to Alida Livingston re: order of rum for Robert Frathy
Weemes asks Alida to give 10 gallons of rum to Robert Frathy and charge it to his account.
GLC03107.02175
1700/11/30
Weemes asks Alida to spare 5 more gallons of rum if she can, and to charge it once again to his account.
GLC03107.02176
1706/05/10
to Alida Livingston re: legal dispute with Richard Blackham [in Dutch]
Robert's letter to his wife is accompanied by an English translation (see collateral file). In the letter, Robert explains that Richard Blackham has brought charges against him regarding a deal made with Captain Kidd's ship 10 years ago, and he is...
GLC03107.02186
28 June 1888
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
to Mr. Victor
Responds to his request for a brief memoir of her life and a photograph. Insists that he make use of it in any way that seems to be appropriate, but that he must not change her words.
GLC04353.05
1813/01/02
Field, Eugene, fl. 1813
to Julia [Comstock] re: to fiancee with short love poem
GLC04353.14
2 July 1903
Pach Bros.
President Roosevelt and Family.
One image entitled, "President Roosevelt and Family," dated July 2, 1903. The portrait is of the family sitting outdoors in front of a garden. President Roosevelt's head has been cut from a similar photograph and pasted onto this one. The printed...
GLC04459
May 13, 1882
Astor, John Jacob, 1822-1890
[Indenture between John Jacob Astor and two railroad companies]
Signed by Astor, his wife, Charlotte Augusta, and Cornelius Vanderbilt as the Vice President of both railroad companies. Edwin F. Carey signed as a witness. Land indenture between Astor and his wife and the Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad...
GLC04341
1861 ca.
Mrs. Lincoln in her inaugural gown
Mary Lincon wears a white floral gown and a floral wreath in her hair. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office in the District Court of the District of Columbia...
GLC05111.02.0052
1862/02 ca.
Mrs. Lincoln in mourning after Willie's death
Mary Lincoln wears a simple black dress and a cumbersome looking headpiece. Cuffs and flowers in her bonnet have been hand-colored. Graphite inscription on recto "Mrs. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verse "Mrs. Mary A. Lincoln."
GLC05111.02.0060
1865/02
Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-103
O-103. Graphite inscription on verso "O-103." Ink inscription on verso "Abraham Lincoln. For Francis Carleton from Aunt Lizzie Bachelders collection of photos."
GLC05111.02.0025
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Full standing view of the Secretary of the Treasury's wife
Graphite inscription on verso "Miss Kate Chase." Photographers imprint on verso:" Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso...
GLC05111.02.0084
March 20, 1860
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
[Pardon of John Litzer, David Frank, William Schmidt, Herman Julius and Charles Hoffman for rape].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. The men were sentenced in March, 1858. Pardoned by Buchanan for insufficient evidence after a petition was presented to him stating that Victoria Fugleman, who had said the men had raped her, had...
GLC00045.16
October 22, 1897
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].
Convicted of "keeping a disorderly house" [a term once used to refer to prostitution]; sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with an additional 2 months imprisonment added after being unable to pay the $25 fine also accrued. Pardoned after serving...
GLC00045.37
July 17, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Pardon of Catherine Bailey, convicted of larceny.
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned since delayed proceedings lengthened her imprisonment [she had already been imprisoned 16 months], and by recommendation of several respectable citizens. Also, pardoned due to her...
GLC00055
August 10, 1862
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
to Priscilla
Comments on being paid and spending instructions.
GLC00066.102
August 18, 1862- August 20, 1862
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
to William
Mentions church finances and his salary reduction.
GLC00066.103
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