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10 October 1850
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873)
"I do not believe in a democracy which claims that its graciousness is measured by its indifference to human rights." As Senator.
GLC08335
30 September 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
"I have concluded to issue a pardon in the case of Percy Walker" (Former U.S. Congressman from Alabama, and brother of Confederate Secretary of War.)
GLC08287
3 February 1820
"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union..."
"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union,' …being under consideration, …Mr. Thomas proposed to amend the said amendments, by adding… : …in all...
GLC09376
1689/08/30
Pynchon, John, et al
"Instructions for Arnout Cornelise Interpreter"
John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Jonathan Bull, and Andrew Belcher, the representatives of Massachusetts, Plymoth, and Connecticut, instruct Arnout to bring back to Albany some Sachems of the 5 Nations, where they will be met with friendship. They warn...
GLC03107.02020
Copy of GLC03107.01.02020, with an extra note to Arnout signed by the 4 Commissioners, and dated 30 August 1689. The note states that enclosed are some instructions from the Mayor that ought to be effected with the greatest speed. It also states...
GLC03107.02021
1722/09/08
Unknown
"Instructions for Mayor Abraham Schuyler"
Abraham Schuyler is ordered to settle in the Seneca's country for 12 months in an effort to trade with the Far Nations, and invite them to Albany to trade with the English settlers. Schuyler is directed to tell the Far Nations that the English offer...
GLC03107.02150
1709/05/06
Schuyler, Pieter (1657-1724)
"Instructions for Mr. Renselaer and Mr. Livingston"
Schuyler and Renselaer are instructed to travel to Albany, and there find the most trustworthy Indians to send to Quebec and Montreal
GLC03107.02086
no date
Wakely, G.D.
"Lincoln's County Seat"
Yellow mount. Shows two men standing on grass looking at a large white house.
GLC05136.48
1700/09/19
Livingston, Robert
"List of 21 warrants for my Sallary . . ."
" . . . from 25 of March 1695 to the 25 June 1700 signed by Mayor Bellomont the 14 of September 1700." Livingston's request for payment totalling £682. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00555
1696
"Memorandum Concerning Albany"
List of rules and practices to be put into effect in Albany. These items include the establishment of a 500 man garrison, the presentation of annual gifts to the 5 Nations, the instruction of Indians in the Christian faith, and other items of...
GLC03107.02043
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