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Propositions made to Peter Schuyler

The River Indians apologize for breaking the custom of presenting the English with gifts, but explain that they are too poor to do so. They ask Schuyler to renew the covenant chain, and express their desire to learn English so that they may...

GLC03107.02136

to Philip Livingston re: assistance with land survey

Robert requests the Philip and his surveyor travel to the Manor in order to help make some decisions concerning the establishment of boundary lines. He also mentions a dispute with Nicolaus Schuyler over boundary claims, and asks if Philip would...

GLC03107.02480

1862 Diary

Records the weather. On May 31st, he talks about the battle of Hanover Court. On July 5th, he talks about the news from McClellan's army. On September 5th, they are preparing to be mustered. Septemberr 7th has them about to leave their current...

GLC03131.16.04

to Robert Livingston re: items left at Livingston's home

Blackwell asks Livingston if he may retrieve some items that his wife left at Livingston's home a few months ago. The letter is followed by a statement by Jacob Timerman, who acknowledges receiving the goods from Livingston in Blackwell's name....

GLC03107.00994

to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices

Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good...

GLC03107.01591

[Account information pertaining to General Henry Knox and the United States]

Account information is written by Samuel Shaw. Includes regimental expenses from December 1775 - February 1779. Pierce, Paymaster General, attests that Knox "produced vouchers... for the within sum of forty five thousand seven hundred forty five...

GLC02437.10115

to Thomas Vose

Feels "anxious about the house" and discusses the building of chimneys. States that he is only making suggestions. Mentions meeting up with Vose at a later date. Ink on first two pages very blurry and difficult to read. Watermarked "J Watt & C...

GLC02437.10305

to unknown

Discusses a case of smallpox that is spreading throughout Boston and getting people from Europe to settle lands in the colonies. Also writes concerning the preparations on the land for the incoming settlers. Includes a post script dated 14 May....

GLC02437.10415

to Abner Doubleday.

Encloses instructions for Lieutenant Hall "which I shall thank you to hand to him." Says he will "be down as soon I feel well enough to do so." Addressed to Doubleday at Fort Hamilton. Written eight days after Fort Sumter fell. Two bust engravings...

GLC02456.01

to Corporal Daniel Fogg

A letter to Corporal Daniel Fogg from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Fogg stating that he...

GLC02669.016

to his sister

Says their relief, the "Iroquois," arrived yesterday. Reports they leave tonight for Cherbourg to receive their wounded and that they will proceed home from there, probably via Cadiz and the Western Islands. Says she can expect him about the middle...

GLC02828.19

to Miller A. Wright

Miller has not written in a while. She scathingly opens "You spoke as if you had only received my letter a week ago. I had written at least a month when I had the pleasure of receiving yours." Because she is soon expecting company, she has time to...

GLC02691.11.094

to Mother

They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and...

GLC02743.09

to Henry Knox

Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Asks Knox to help him with obtaining the final settlement for some business deal with [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks about Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 5 April 1797. Asks Knox to send the...

GLC02437.06608

to Joseph Anthony

Writes that since his last letter to Anthony, he has heard from Mr. [William] Bingham regarding the arrangement of Knox's funds. Assures him that Bingham has a plan which would release him from any financial liability when payment is due on Knox's...

GLC02437.06684

to Joseph Peirce

Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some...

GLC02437.06808

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle, Henry Knox, forwarding his accounts that he paid with the money Knox sent him. Also asks Knox to send him a pair of pistols which he will pay for right away. Creator could possibly be George Francis Waldo Flucker, more often...

GLC02437.07120

[to Alden Bradford]

Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...

GLC02437.07425

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has not been able to hire any men to assist in surveying the new townships (likely in Maine). Says everyone is intimidated by the back settlers who threaten to fire upon anyone who attempts to "run outlands." Recommends increasing...

GLC02437.07514

to Henry Knox

Discusses a mortgage he drew up for Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop (likely for land in Maine). Notes the corrections in terminology that he would like Knox to change on the indenture. A note from William Sullivan written at the bottom of the letter states...

GLC02437.07590

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter addressed to Monroe from Colonel Joseph Martin (not present), who was formerly an Indian Agent for the state of Virginia. Explains that if the letter contains anything important, Knox would be the proper person to handle the...

GLC02437.05273

to John Stagg

Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...

GLC02437.05275

to Henry Knox

Writing in the third person, Osmont respectfully asks about the best time to visit Knox to get his signature on a deed given to Knox by Mr. [Benjamin] Walker. Visited Knox twice before, but Knox was always engaged. Impresses upon Knox the...

GLC02437.05372

to Henry Knox

Discusses a conversation he had with General [Henry] Jackson about business, but feels he needs to speak to Knox directly about their arrangements. Considers their attempts to purchase land in Maine. Comments on his own character and the damaging...

GLC02437.05448

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss either land or business dealings. Mentions the bearer of this letter will be presenting Knox with two certificates. Also discusses a situation where a permit was stolen from Samuel Peterson and sold to another gentleman who...

GLC02437.07668