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28 January 1807
Schuyler, Philip John, (1733-1804)
to Major Schuyler
Phillip writes saying that someone has been very ill since they left although they are somewhat better. He also reminds them to bring ashes to the fields.
GLC09632.07
No Date
to V Schaack Esq
This is a fragment of a larger sheet. It discusses different columns of information and the placement of parallel lines. It is possibly concerning architecture.
GLC09632.08
16 April 1793
To Philip Schuyler
A letter to Philip Schuyler telling him that there is a job overseeing carpenters and other mechanics at little falls. Schuyler asks for a response by letter care of Mr. Blecker. He also says that if he isn't there when Philip arrives he is probably...
GLC09632.10
24 August 1768
Accounting of Money Owed
A recording of money spent and owed to Philip Schuyler. It has been accepted by an accountant named John B. Blecker. There is a list of 10 expenses and some payments made with a total balance still owed of 176 pounds.
GLC09632.11
13 July 1781
Hamilton, Alexander, (1755-1804)
to Elizabeth Hamilton
A love letter from Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton. In this romantic letter he states, "With no object of sufficient importance to occupy my attention here I am left to feel all the weight of our separation. I pass a great part of my time in...
GLC09633
25 August 1781
Alxander Hamilton writes to Elizabeth Hamliton that though he would love to see her and missed her very much it would not be prudent as the trip to Yorktown, Virginia could be hazardous. He also must be focused on his military endeavors. He mentions...
GLC09634
1796
Petition from "Phebe" to Judges of Frederick County Court
One undated petition filed with Frederick County Court on behalf of an enslaved woman named Phebe. She stated that slaveowner, Daniel Dorsey, freed her. A clerk, H.R. Warfield, summarized the judgement, stating that Phebe is the property of Deborah...
GLC09819
9 September 1782
Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786)
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...
GLC02437.01591
September 10, 1782.
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
to Tench Tilghman
Writes that it is not in his power to send him Congress's resolve of 6 July 1779, concerning Margaret Corbin. Explains that her case is "peculiar": "Her husband and son killed and herself wounded in the services, were misfortunes of so aggravated as...
GLC02437.01595
11 September 1782
Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...
GLC02437.01597
22 June 1774-25 July 1774
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
[Journal of trip to Albany, New York]
Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Traveled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other notable New Yorkers. Tells of his...
GLC02542.06
01 January 1778
Whipple, William
to the Gov. of Georgia re: lifting the embargo on rice
Signed on verso by Whipple and Gouverneur Morris, both as members of Congress, as well as Nathaniel Scudder.
GLC00184.51
Wednesday March 1776
Jay, John (1745-1829)
to Sarah Livingston Jay
Written by Jay as a member of the Continental Congress to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally." References Sarah's letter of 17 March 1776 (date of creation inferred from this reference), which gave news of her and their son's improved health...
GLC01220
9 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
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