Series III: Mayors and Governors Autographs

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 9cm

Financial document. Signed by Van Cortlandt.

physical description: full sheet folded; a. d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 41cm

'New Orange in America.'

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm

Docketed: warrant of Gov. Andros commanding the seizure of the sloop of Richard Botts. Signed by Andros and Matthias Nicolls.

physical description: half sheet with paper seal; a. d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

1801 or 1802 copy of deed noting change of name of Hop Ground plantation to Bedford.

physical description: full sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 33cm

Docketed: Proclamation prohibiting trafficking with Indians. Signed by Dongan.

physical description: half sheet, partially printed.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 21cm

Naturalization paper for Balthazar Bayard.

physical description: full sheet folded, badly damaged; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 30cm

To Ensigne John Hedman regarding the seizure of Albany by insurrectionist forces.

physical description: full sheet, folded and silked.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 48cm x 38cm

Deed to a house sold by Jacobus Van Cortlandt to Anthony Lepinar. Signed by De Peyster as mayor, Van Cortlandt, witnessed by Rip Van Dam and Cornelius Jacobs. Original item moved to Oversize 7/23/2004 by Mike Kelly, see Series IIIB Box 1 Folder 2.5, but a transcription is available in 8A.

physical description: half sheet; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 19cm

To Kiliaen Van Rensselaer.

physical description: half sheet; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 35cm x 22cm

To Mr. Blaithwait

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 15cm

Receipt of payment for merchandise. Signed by Lodowick (i.e. Lodwyck) Docketed on the reverse.

physical description: fragment; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 16cm

Docketed: Administration of his father's estate granted to John Bugby. Signed by Cornbury.

physical description: full sheet, trimmed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 22cm

Grants administration of the estate of Francis Rombouts to Roger Brett. Signed by Cornbury.

physical description: two full sheets, quired; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 30cm

To Col. Robert Hunter The letter relates to the preparations undertaken by Hunter for his assumption of the Governorship of New York.

physical description: partially printed documents, repaired conjugate leaves?; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm

Two indented bills, no. 3360 (for ten shillings) and no. 3320 (for five shillings), Signed by De Peyster, R. Walter and R. Lurting.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

Grants administrator's rights to Thomas Hayward for the estate of Joseph Woodroofe. Signed by Hayward and Ingoldsby.

physical description: full sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 32cm

Authorizes Thomas Byerly to purchase lands in New Jersey from its Indian owners. Signed by Ingoldsby.

physical description: fragment, mounted in paper frame; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm

Legal document relating to the inability of several witnesses to appear for a defendant because they must go to sea. Signed by Van Cortlandt.

physical description: fragment, silked; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 19cm

Official notification by Hunter to the Lord High Treasurer of Great Britain that he has allocated payment to several individuals for the building of two forts and chapels. Signed by Hunter.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

An order to Clarke by William Matthews to pay twenty pounds to Robert Drummond. Signed by Clarke.

physical description: full sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 30cm

Docketed: Account of the estate of William Fowler. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by Hunter.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 21cm

Docketed: Deposition of Albertus Bosch. Signed by Heathcote.

physical description: half sheet, partially printed, mounted on cardboard.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

Naturalization of Daniel Bonnet.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 31cm

Deposition of dispute over maritime wages. Signed by Jansen.

physical description: six separate half sheets; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

Docketed: Ordinance establishing ferry rates for several routes.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 13cm

Records the oath of administrator of the estate of Arch. Blake sworn before Schuyler. Signed by Schuyler.

physical description: fragment; a. d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 21cm

Receipt for money received from James Alexander. Signed by De Peyster.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 15cm x 19cm

Lewis Morris sworn in as junior clerk of the circuit court. Signed by Burnet.

physical description: half sheet; a. d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm

An account of the duties collected on the importation of slaves. Signed by Provoost.

physical description: half sheet mounted in paper frame; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 31cm

Walter signs as mayor as a witness for a legal document.

physical description: full sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm

Petition of Ann Holmes for letters of adminstration for the estate of her late husband. Petition granted and signed by Burnet.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 16cm

Docketed: Elizabeth Kniffen is granted administration of her late husband's estate. Signed by Burnet.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 24cm x 13cm

Docketed: Bills of exchange for 300 pounds sterling to be paid to David Barclay. Signed by Montgomerie.

physical description: parchment, folded with wax seals.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 54cm x 21cm

Indenture of land in the North Ward of New York City. Signed by Morris and several individuals. Original item moved to Oversize 7/23/2004 by Mike Kelly, see Series IIIB Box 1 Folder , but a transcription is available in 34A.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 17cm

Docketed: Affadavit that the defendant (Thomas Warren) has absconded. Signed by Lurting and John Blake.

physical description: full sheet folded, partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 29cm x 20cm

Marriage certificate between John Springer and Elizabeth Bozworth. Signed by Cosby and his secretary.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

Docketed: Precept for the general sessions of the peace, May 1744. Signed by Cruger, Stephanus Van Cortlandt, and others.

physical description: fragment mounted in paper frame; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 11cm x 16cm

Imposition of tax on a bill. Signed by Holland.

physical description: half sheet, partially printed with wax seal.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 20cm

Appointment of William Hogan to be captain. Signed by Clinton and John Catherwood.

physical description: full sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 32cm

License to Thomas Lane and Jordis Remsen to purchase Indian lands. Signed by Clinton and Goldsborough Banyar.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

Docketed: Precept for August sessions. Proclamation signed by Holland and several aldermen.

physical description: half sheet; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 30cm

To Spencer Phips.

physical description: half sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 33cm

Docketed: Examination of John Lee. Signed by Cruger, Philip Livingston, John Bogert, Jr., Leonard Lipensard, and Peter Mesier.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 17cm

Receipt of payment from William Bayard. Signed by Hicks.

physical description: full sheet, folded and mounted on paper frame.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 33cm

Order from Moore to Alexander Colden to survey and lay out ten thousand acres of land purchased on behalf of Colonel Staats Long Morris and others.

physical description: half sheet with paper seal; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

Order to Alexander Colden to lay out and survey 5,000 acres of land for Edward Smith and his associates. Signed by George Banyar and Dunmore.

physical description: fragment mounted in paper frame; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm

Draft for payment to Andrew Elliot. Docketed by Nathaniel Coffin.

physical description: half sheet, badly damaged; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm

Deposition of John Stevens sworn before Mathews, regarding the activities of Garret Vanriper, a 'rebel,' recently released from jail.

physical description: full sheet, folded with wax seal. Partially printed.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 40cm

Appointment of Hendrick Suydam as First Lieutenant in Kings County Troop of Horse.

physical description: half sheet folded with wax seal; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 23cm

Permit for John Lewis to take possession of confiscated property.

physical description: fragment; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 24cm

Requests special favors to be given to Major General de Verdrière.

physical description: half sheet; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm

To Justice Clowes, Queens County. Requisition of forage for British army horses.

physical description: full sheet folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 33cm

To the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Shuldham. Docketed by Admiral Shuldman.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 12cm

Payment for translation of Dutch records. Docketed by Isaac Rysdyk, the translator.

physical description: half sheet folded; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 20cm

To William Walton, Magistrate of Police.

physical description: fragment; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm

To Henry Glen. Docketed: Wheat to be paid. Written on the back of certificate signed by Major John Throop.

physical description: half sheet folded; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 21cm

To Gerard Bancker.

physical description: fragment partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 12cm

Permit for Connecticut man to reside 7 days in New York.

physical description: fragment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 8cm

Receipt for payment. Signed by Willett.

physical description: full sheet folded; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm

To the Delegates for the State of New York in Congress. Docketed: Governor Clinton's letter to the delegates regarding impost laws and passing a requistion.

physical description: full sheet folded, partially printed.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 40cm

Appointment of Andrew Sydam as captain. Signed by Robert Harpur, Secretary, docketed by Capt. A. Snydam.

physical description: fragment mounted on cardboard; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 12cm

Authorization of payment to laborers who worked on the construction of a fortification on Barnett Hill, New Providence between July 1, 1789 and September 30, 1789.

physical description: fragment; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 18cm x 24cm

To S. M. Hopkins

physical description: partially printed, wove paper; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 11cm

Payment to R. Stephens. Signed by Radcliff and Bleecker.

physical description: mounted in paper frame.; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 24cm

To President James Monroe.

physical description: partially printed, wove paper.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

Examination of a female slave prior to manumission.

physical description: partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 16cm x 10cm

Check to J. Bailey. Signed by Paulding.

physical description: wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 16cm x 21cm

To George Newbold. Records Lee's $10.00 for Greek relief fund.

physical description: fragment; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 10cm

Bank draft in the amount of $100.00 signed by Livingston.

physical description: partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 11cm

Check for $836.49 made out to the Estate of Mary McCrea, signed by Bowne, dated October 20, 1832.

physical description: partially printed, mounted in paper frame; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 20cm

License for Robert Waite, Jr. to sell lottery tickets.

physical description: full sheet folded, hole; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 50cm x 39cm

Thomas Bell's sworn statement authenticating goods sold at auction, witnessed by Lee.

physical description: partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 10cm

Check for $150.00 for Patrick Quirk, signed by Lee, dated September 2, 1833.

physical description: wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm

To Rev. Timothy M. Cooley. Also includes address leaf and postmark.

physical description: wove paper folded with wax fragments; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 26cm

To Samuel G. Bridgham, Mayor of Providence, RI.

physical description: partially printed, paper seal, backed with cloth; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 26cm x 38cm

Passport for Samuel Stein.

physical description: partially printed, wove paper; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 35cm x 21cm

Certificate of appointment as policeman for Edward B. Smith.

physical description: blue wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 26cm

To G. C. Bronson. Recommendation for Eugene McGrath.

physical description: blue wove paper, folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm

To Hon. G. C. Bronson. A recommendation for an appointment to the Custom House for Mr. Israel Miller. Signed by Westervelt and others.

physical description: wove paper, Mayor's Office letterhead; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 25cm x 20cm

To Hon. G. F. (?) Fowler

physical description: wove paper folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 27cm x 21cm

To Hon. H. Alvise (?)

physical description: wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

To Mr. H[enry] King.

physical description: wove paper folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 18cm

To Henry King.

physical description: wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm

To Hon. Harry A. Singleton

physical description: wove paper folded, mounted on cardboard; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 26cm x 21cm

To My dear [W.] Ripley.

physical description: wove paper folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 29cm x 20cm

To My dear Monford.

physical description: wove paper folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 14cm

To My dear Judy.

physical description: wove paper folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 26cm x 21cm

To Hon. J. A. Bentley, Com. of Pensions, Washington.

physical description: wove paper, Office of the Mayor letterhead; t.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 26cm

To Hon. James H. Manning, Mayor, Albany, NY.

physical description: wove paper; t. l .s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 27cm

To Major Wolfgang Goetz, M.D. The letter concerns the terms of sale for Hewitt's property at Greenwood Lake, for Goetz's establishment of a private sanitorium. The verso contains Goetz's handwritten reply, dated December 20, 1897, in which he states that the terms are too high, but proposes a trade for his residence on Saint Nicholas Avenue.

physical description: mounted in paper frame; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm

Check in the amount of $1.00. Signed by William J. Gaynor. The check is drawn on an account at the Kings County Trust Company and made out to the Brooklyn Club.

physical description: two half sheets stitched together and sealed with wax; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 42cm

Confirmation of deed of two lots to Oloffe Stevens.

physical description: portion of full sheet; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 36cm x 38cm

License for Joseph Neson to purchase forty acres at Nantucket from the Indians.

physical description: full sheet, folded and silked.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 48cm x 38cm

Deed to a house sold by Jacobus Van Cortlandt to Anthony Lepinar. Signed by De Peyster as mayor, Van Cortlandt, witnessed by Rip Van Dam and Cornelius Jacobs.

physical description: Parchment; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: ?cm x ?cm

Establishes Morris's estate as the manor of Morrisania. Signed by Governor Fletcher, David Janison (?), with original seal.

physical description: parchment, folded with wax seals.; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 54cm x 21cm

Indenture of land in the North Ward of New York City. Signed by Morris and several individuals.

physical description: partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 25cm

Commission for Donald McDonald as Major of the First Regiment of Light Infantry.

physical description: partially printed; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 25cm

Commission for Donald McDonald as Lieutenant Colonel of the First Regiment of Light Infantry.