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"Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .

. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to...

GLC03107.04083

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 Johnston Livingston re: trouble caused by the cold weather

Matilda writes that the severe cold of the winter has had ill-effects on everyone's health, and presently hinders her ability to write. She also describes a new attitude of disaffection for society life, and tells Johnston of a recent visit to the...

GLC03107.04085

to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Matilda writes that she is extremely busy taking care of their sick mother, and also notes that a relative "Clermont" will soon be attending Union College.

GLC03107.04086

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 3 January and ending 28 March 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and...

GLC03107.04087

to Johnston Livingston re: cleaning and repairing the house

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She explains that she has been busy cleaning and repairing the house, which has kept her from writing a proper letter. She also writes about her desire to travel out of the country, and also...

GLC03107.04088

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

Contra ledger [bound in paper]

GLC03107.05436

Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437

State of Massachusetts in Convention [State Constitution]

GLC03116

to John Stockdale re: purchase of maps and books for inclusion into his atlas

David Franks, the bearer of this letter, was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Revolutionary War.

GLC03117

Boston gazette: Supplement. [May 12, 1766]

Prints a scriptural parody critical of the Stamp Act (p. 1), a letter "from a North-American, now on the Island of Barbados" passionately denouncing the Stamp Act (p. 2), an extract from a letter from London claiming Benjamin Franklin had assured...

GLC03120

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts...

GLC03123

The Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. XI, no. 47 (August 26, 1789)]

Gives detailed report of recent debates in House of Representatives (August 14 and 15) regarding seventeen proposed amendments to the Constitution (a Bill of Rights). Also includes international news, letters from readers, ship news,...

GLC03129

[Collection of James S. Kiger, A company, 12th regiment, New Jersey, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .18]

Kiger was soldier in 12th New Jersey Volunteers and after the war was an active member of the GAR. Diaries contain a great deal of information of Kiger's life and activities, but it appears that he saw little military action. The diaries cover the...

GLC03131.16

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: tenants settled without leases

John Lansing, Jr. writes that he will send more information regarding the tenants who have settled without leases when he returns from New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03768

Settlement of state flour account

GLC03107.03769

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include corduroy, Irish linen, stockings, buckles, and buttons.

GLC03107.03770

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: mold for an iron stove

John Stevenson and John Taylor write to say that they have sent a mold to Henry Livingston to cast a large iron stove for their church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03771

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: alteration to a deed

Banyar writes to say that he has altered the wording of a certain legal deed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03772

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re; enclosed copy of a miscarried letter

The letter is preceded by a copy of a letter from 14 January 1788 that Faesch believes was miscarried. In the copied letter, Faesch recommends an employee for Henry's iron works.

GLC03107.03773

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for shipment of iron

The letter is marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03774

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill

Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03775

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: Mr. Tibbit's farm

Ezra St. John writes that people have asked if Henry intends to sell Mr. Tibbet's farm, as Mr. Tibbet has not paid his rent and has also accumulated a great many other debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03776

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: hearth stones

William Wilson informs Henry that he should expect some hearth stones very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03777

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: delay in delivery of hearth stones

Wilson apologizes for the delay in the delivery of Henry's hearth stones, and states that the weather must be the cause. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03778

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: death of Mr. Robison

Swart writes that Mr. Robison just died, and left a considerable amount of back rents yet to be paid. He explains that Robison's son expressed interest in occupying his late father's farm, and Swart desires Henry to instruct him on how to manage the...

GLC03107.03779

to Peter Butter re: order to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders

Henry asks Peter Butter to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders and to settle the price with him. In return, Henry will credit Peter's account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03780

to [John Conchlin] re: order to deliver a cow to Peter Lott & Gideon Bushnell

On p.2 Peter Lott signed for receipt of a cow, 31 May 1790, Manor of Livingston. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03781

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: settlement of account, request for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03782

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: inquiry for a meeting

John [Kortz] asks Henry Livingston to send him a letter designating a time when he would like to meet with him.

GLC03107.03783

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: sale of flour

Reynolds states that he has sold all of the flour and other items that Henry sent to him.

GLC03107.03784

Copy book of letters begun 18 December 1790

GLC03107.03785

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: request for remainder of payment

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03786

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include rum and buttons.

GLC03107.03787

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The charge on the account is for "To spending 2 Days Man & horse inviting people to the Old Gentlema[n]s Funral." Most likely refers to Henry's father, Robert Livingston, Jr., who died November/December 1790.

GLC03107.03788

Ancram accounts

The accounts began 2 February 1791, and records the money paid to employees at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03789

Account of grain delivered to sundry people out of Ancram & Union mills

GLC03107.03790

Court costs for action against Killiaan Halenbeek

The document records court costs beginning July 1796 for a court case of James Jackson, Henry Livingston (1753-1823), and Henry W. Livingston against Killiaan Hallenbeek.

GLC03107.03791

Rent accounts of Jacob L. & Cornelius L. Decker

The account records the back rent owed by Jacob L. and Cornelius L. Decker from the years 1791 and 1792.

GLC03107.03792

Account of Joseph Townsend

The account records sales of wheat and rye.

GLC03107.03793

Accounts of various individuals

GLC03107.03794

Account of wheat received in store for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03795

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account records the sale of wheat.

GLC03107.03796

Account of wheat received in store for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account began 4 February 1802.

GLC03107.03797

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03800

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03801

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03802

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: account of wheat sales

Bartholomew enclosed an account of Henry Livingston's wheat sales, and in the letter makes arrangements to receive some pig iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03803

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: wheat prepared for shipment

Cantine also enclosed an account of wheat received at the store. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03804