Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Palmer, J. to Robert Livingston re: request to be paid for services

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00088 Author/Creator: Palmer, J. Place Written: Staten Island, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1682/03/16 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 28.6 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Palmer refers to Livingston's threat to stall payment, and wonders at Livingston's injustice. Palmer reminds Livingston of past delinquincy in paying debts, and writes requesting payment of 308 planks.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources