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William Livingston With William Earle Of Stirling, March 22, 1764, William Livingston, William Alexander

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

This legal document, between William Livingston of New York City and William, Earle of Sterling (aka William Alexander, Lord Sterling), for land in the Orange County, NY, called Cheescocks. Names included: Anne Bridges, Henry Ten Eyck, Dirk Vanderburgh, John Cholwell, Christopher Denne, Major Lancaster Syms, and John Merit, as well as surveyor Charles Clinton. The indenture was signed by William Livingston ("Governor of New Jersey" written later in pencil) and was signed in the presence of Evert Bancker Jr. and Gerard Bancker.

Indenture: December 31, 1763

Historical Legal Documents

Indenture between John Denne of Chislet, Kent, Thomas Pym Hales of Beakesborne, Kent, and William Denne of Wisham, Kent.

William Norvell To Unknown Person, December 1, 1763, William Norvell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Norvell to Unknown Person, unaddressed. William Norvell requested a list of goods be sold to him. People included: Mr. Cooper.

Pat Henry To George Thomas, October 10, 1763, Pat Henry

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

Pat Henry wrote to George Thomas, unaddressed. Pat Henry asked George Thomas to let the bearer have two hundred nails.

Legal Indenture Regarding Peter Van Brugh Livingston And His Wife, Mary Alexander, And, Robert Livingston, July 8, 1763, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

This legal document concerned a payment from Peter Van Brugh Livingston to Robert Livingston. It also concerned the will of Mary's father, James Alexander. He left her and her husband 1/6th payment of his lands, tenements, hereditaments, and real estate. The document outlined what would happen if Mary or Peter died first. It was signed by Peter Van Brugh Livingston in the presence of John V.D. Spiegel and Nicholas C. Bogart.

Letter From Richard Henry Lee To An Unnamed Colonel, Richard Henry Lee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter to unnamed colonel concerning a cotract with Mr. Frazier for a /12 a ration, signed Richard Henry Lee, 12-15-1762.

1762 - Jonathan Poston - Family Bible Pages, Jonathan Poston

Jonathan Poston, c.1742

Fragment pages from a Poston family Bible, printed in Edinburgh by Alexander Kincaid in 1762.

Samuel Poston son of Jonathan Poston and Mary his wife. Born October the [?] in the year of the Lord 17[?]

Daniel Poston son of Jonathan Poston and [torn paper] wife [torn paper] the year of [torn paper] 1769

Rachel Poston daughter of Jonathan Poston and Mary his wife was born March the 10th day in the year of our

Ann Poston daughter of Jonathan Poston and Mary [torn paper] born March the [?] day in the year of our lord 1759

Son of Jonathan …

Indenture Signed By Silas Deane, Silas Deane

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Silas Deane was a member of the Continental Congress. The document is a lengthy description of a lease entered by Deane, Administrator of the estate of Deacon Silas Deane of Groton to Humphrey and Solomon Avery. The lease included 200 acres of land, part of which was then in dispute.

French & Blake To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, September 23, 1760, French & Blake

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

French & Blake, of Madiera Island, wrote to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, no address. They informed Peter that Martha Captain Hunter was taken by a French Privateer. They asked if the boat was insured. French and Blake sold Madeira wine and hoped for future orders.

Names included: Snow Industry James Carman Master, Captain Carinan, Captain Elliot, and Francis Lewis & Company.

Cadwallader Colden Jr. To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, August 28, 1760, Cadwallader Colden Jr.

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

Cadwallader Colden Jr., addressed from Coldenham, an Estate along the Hudson, wrote to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed to Merchant at New York. He explained that his brother, David Colden paid Mr. Alexander. He was afraid to go to town because of smallpox.

Thomas Walker To Unknown Person, May 8, 1760, Thomas Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Walker to Unknown Person, unaddressed. The letter informs to the bearer to bring one loaf of sugar.

William Dabney To G. Marchant, April 1, 1760, William Dabney

Liberty Hall Collection 1760s

William Dabney wrote to G. Marchant, unaddressed. Dabney asked Marchant to let the barer have brown linen and a quarter pound of thread and to charge it to his account.

Letter From Francis L. Lee To Mr. Stuart, Francis Lightfoot Lee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Francis Lightfoot Lee writes to W. Stuart requesting the services of his carpenter.

Peter Van Brugh Livingston For Mary Alexander To Moses Franks, July 17, 1759, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed from New York, NY, wrote to Moses Franks, Merchant in London, on behalf of Mary Alexander. The payment was for Messrs Sargent Aufrere & Company.

Religion: Scriptures, February 28, 1759

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

The author and the date of the following document are unknown. The author of the manuscript noted that on February 28^th, 1759, Pope Clement XIII permitted the translation of the Holy Bible into all the languages of the Catholic States: but that was also granted by a Spanish Law enacted in the fourth century. The author noted “diffections” between the Old and New Testaments.

Amorous Friars: Or, The Intrigues Of A Convent, Unknown

Gothic Archive Sources and Related Materials

Contains: The history of Donna Miranda Solis ; The history of Feliciana ; Jealousy out-witted, an Italian novel ; Basil and Clara, an Italian novel ; Musinot and Mannoa, a French novel ; The enterprising friars, a French novel.

A Collection Of Acts Of Parliament, And Clauses Of Acts Of Parliament, Relative To Those Protestant Dissenters Who Are Usually Called By The Name Of Quakers, From The Year 1688, John Bellers

Historical Quaker Books

This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society.

An Essay On Currents At Sea, 1757, Joseph Mead

Select Environment and Natural History Publications

A thorough review of ocean currents, including their causes, effects, and significance for navigation and ecology.

William Vanderspiegle To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, November 25, 1756, William Vanderspiegel

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

William Vanderspiegle wrote from Philadelphia, PA, to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, no address. He sent a payment to Peter and expected Derek Brinkerhoof to send an additional sum.

List Of Cattle Sent By Robert Livingston, August 19, 1756, Petrus D. Witt

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

An account of the purchase of oxen, stairs, and cows from Petrus D. Witt to Robert Livingston on June 15, which included travel expenses of the drivers and horses who delivered them to Livingston Manor. The initial debt was to Messrs Livingston and Morris.

List Of Cattle Sent By Robert Livingston, July 28, 1756, Petrus D'Witt

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

An account of the purchase of oxen and cows from Petrus D'Witt to Robert Livingston on June 15, including travel expenses of the drivers and horses who delivered them to Livingston Manor. The initial debt was to Messrs Livingston and Alexander. The finally payment was by Messrs Livingston and Morris on July 28th.

Robert Livingston To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, April 15, 1756, Robert Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Robert wrote from Livingston Manor to his brother Peter, no address, that Mr. George Pyncton delivered oxen, more oxen are on the way to Kinderhook, NY, and the cost.

Lewis Morris To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, February 24, 1756, Lewis Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Lewis Morris's letter and receipt to Peter, Merchant in New York, regarding payments received from William Johnston, Deputy Paymaster General, for provisions to be used by forces.

Stroud Family Bible - Accession 1015, Stroud Family, Hornsby Family, Blake Family, Bible

Manuscript Collection

Consists of The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments . . . printed in Edinburgh by Adrian Watkins, His Majesty’s printer in 1756. The Bible contains genealogical information pertaining to the Stroud, Hornsby, and Blake families. There is also information on the family names of Crockett, Caldwell, Roden, Information includes death, marriage, and birth dates. The inclusive dates of the genealogical information are 1731 to 1949. Please see attached scans of the genealogical information.

Captain Nicholas Garrison To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, October 29, 1755, Nicholas Garrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Nicholas wrote to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, no address. Verso: Garrisons Receipts for a packet containing Sundry Letters for the British Ministry dated the 29th October 1755. He promises that he would do everything in his power to prevent the letters from falling into enemy hands.

William Alexanders Order In Favor Of Daniel Campbell For Peter Van Brugh Livingston, October 20, 1755, William Alexander

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

William Alexander received payment from Daniel Cambell.

William Alexanders Order In Favor Of Major John Bradstreet Paid To B. Robinson, 1755, John Bradstreet, Beverley Robinson, William Alexander, Oliver Delancey

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Multiple pages related to a payment that took 2 months to process. Transactions took place in Oswego, Albany, and New York City. Additional names include William Alexander, Oliver DeLancey, and Peter Van Brugh Livingston. The final note says "noted for non-acceptance 16 Oct. 1755, G.H."

Robert Livingston To Messrs Livingston And Alexander For Elisha Sheldon, August 21, 1755, Robert Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

Robert Livingston wrote to Mr. Livingston & Alexander, Merchants in New York, to pay Elisha Sheldon.

Draft Of The Bill Entitled An Act To Preserve The Navigation Of The Creeks And Rivulets Within The Colony Of New Jersey, August 15, 1755

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

This document is a draft, with X's and underlined words. The speaker was James Alexander.

Sundries To Be Provided By Robert Livingston, May 8, 1755

Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

The list includes cannonballs, grape shots, iron round for bolts, flat bards, working oxen, and live cattle, with quantities and some prices.