Series II: Westchester
Scope and Content note
Series II contains documents pertaining to the early history of what is present day Westchester County. It is arranged chronologically.
Subseries A: Letters and Documents
Scope and Content note
Series II: Subseries A contains a wide range of letters and other documents dating from the late seventeenth century to the middle of the nineteenth century, but the bulk of the material in this subseries dates from the Revolutionary War period. Included within the four legal boxes of this subseries are numerous receipts, orderly and pay books, and correspondence from military officers, including ten documents or letters from George Washington.
creator: Walters, Edward., Dec 12, 1684
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physical description: half sheet, badly damaged; d.s.
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dimensions: 19cm x 31cm
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Summons to Lewis Morris to appear before the next court of sessions to be held in Westchester.
creator: Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778., Apr 13, 17--, inclusive
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physical description: single half sheet; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 20cm x 31cm
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To Mrs. Nicholas Low regarding a "westchester cheese".
creator: Clarke, George.
place: New York, Aug 31, 1708
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physical description: folded full sheet; d.s.
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dimensions: 43cm x 31cm
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Boundary dispute between Eastchester and Westchester.
creator: Bridge, Christopher.
place: Rye, Apr 13, 1717
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physical description: folded full sheet with wax seal fragment; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 38cm x 31cm
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To Gabriel Bernon.
creator: Pell, Thomas.
place: Pelham, Mar 20, 1732
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physical description: fragment of half sheet with wax seal; d.s.
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dimensions: 16cm x 21cm
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Pell renounces his right of executorship to the last will and testament of Thomas Parsal.
creator: Daniels, William.
place: Rye, Dec 17, 1754
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physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
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dimensions: 17cm x 9cm
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Receipt of money from Daniels received by Nehemiah Lyon.
creator: Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774.
place: Norwalk, Jan 15, 1757
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physical description: fragment of sheet, partially printed. Mounted in paper frame.; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 15cm x 14cm
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Resummons Samuel Sely and Samuel Dusenberry of Cortlandt Manor.
creator: Marven, Lewis.
place: Rye, Dec 13, 1757
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 19cm x 10cm
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Receipt for money received from Roger Lyon.
creator: Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778.
place: s.l., Mar 21, 1769
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physical description: folded full sheet with 19 wax seals covered with paper slips; d.s.
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dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
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Appointment of arbitrators to settle a dispute over boundaries of East Neck in Mamaroneck. Signed by Livingston, William Alexander, John Jay, and other notables.
creator: Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796.
place: Westchester, Oct 5, 1770
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physical description: fragment; Address leaf of letter
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dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
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To Dr. Daniel Burton.
creator: Rodman, Joseph
place: New Rochelle, Jun 1, 1774
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physical description: folded full sheet with wax seal; d.s.
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dimensions: 41cm x 32cm
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Contract to repay loan to Samuel Rodman, signed by Joseph Rodman
creator: Rodman, Joseph
place: New Rochelle, May 2, 1771
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physical description: folded full sheet; d.s.
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dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
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Indenture between Joseph Rodman and Leonard Lispenard, signed by Rodman
creator: Smith, Jaheel
place: [Rye], May 14, 1772
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 20cm x 7cm
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Receipt of payment received from Roger Lyon
creator: Smith, Jaheel
place: [Rye], Oct 16, 1772
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 20cm x 8cm
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Receipt of payment received from Roger Lyon.
creator: Rodman, Joseph
place: New Rochelle, Apr 30, 1773
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physical description: full sheet folded twice,multiple repairs; d.s.
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dimensions: 50cm x 39cm
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Deed of 'Neck of Land' to Leonard Lispenard
creator: Lyon, Roger.
place: Rye, Sep 20, 1773
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 19cm x 8cm
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Receipt for purchase of rum by Lyon.
creator: Strong, Nehemiah, 1729-1807
place: Hartford, Jun 3, 1774
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 20cm x 22cm
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Expense account for an expedition to Byram's River. Signed by Samuel H. Parsons and Roger Sherman.
creator: Manuscript Account Book
place: White Plains, Jul 1776
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physical description: multiple folded sheets sewn together; d.s.
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dimensions: 11cm x 19cm
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Account book, likely for Bradley's Battalion of Connecticut
creator: Waterman, Asa.
place: Saw Pitts, Nov 1, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 10cm
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Receipt for one barrel flour
creator: Stiles, Reuben.
place: North Castle, Nov 13, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 17cm x 6cm
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Receipt for six barrels of flour
creator: Huntington, Joshua
place: North Castle, Nov 15, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 11cm
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Receipt for 5,650 dollars
creator: Tracy, Jared.
place: Saw Pitts, Nov 21, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 9cm
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Receipt for 150 pounds lawful money
creator: Smith, Jonathan.
place: Saw Pitts, Nov 25, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 11cm
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Receipt for cash, also signed by Josiah Scovil
creator: Smith, Robert
place: Saw Pitts, Nov 28, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 11cm
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Receipt for six shillings and six pence for oysters
creator: Richardson, James
place: Congressbridge, Oct 1, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 10cm
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Receipt for barrels of flour distributed from the magazine
creator: Sands, Joshua
place: Congressbridge, Oct 11, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2pages
dimensions: 20cm x 11cm
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Receipt for eight barrels of flour distributed from the magazine
creator: Sands, Joshua
place: Congressbridge, Oct 13, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 17cm
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Receipt for thirty five barrels of flour distributed from the magazine
creator: Jameson, John
place: Saw Pitts, Oct 14, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm
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Receipt for pails and canteens, also signed by James Earl
creator: Bate, James
place: Kingsbridge, Oct 15, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 20cm
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Receipt for barrels of pork and rum distributed from the magazine
creator: Phillips, Samuel
place: Congressbridge, Oct 16, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 11cm
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Receipt for two hogsheads of rum
creator: Waterman, Asa
place: [Rye], Oct 16, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 9cm
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Receipt for ten barrels of flour
creator: Squire, John
place: East Chester, Oct 17, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:2 pages
dimensions: 16cm x 8cm
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Receipt for eight barrels of pork
creator: Squire, John.
place: East Chester, Oct 17, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 17cm x 13cm
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Receipt
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 18, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 6cm
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Receipt for five casks pork, no transcription
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 18, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 19cm x 8cm
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Receipt for six forty gallon cask pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: s.l., Oct 18, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 6cm
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Receipt for two hogsheads rum
creator: Horton, Gilb
place: Mamaroneck, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 9cm
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Receipt for twenty one barrels pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for eight barrels of pork and one barrel of flour
creator: Tracy, Frederick
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for nine barrels of pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 19cm x 8cm
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Receipt for six barrels of pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 7cm
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Receipt for eight barrels pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for seven barrels pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 8cm
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Receipt for two hogsheads rum
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 19, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 9cm
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Receipt for two hogsheads rum and five tents
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 21, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 9cm
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Receipt for nine half-barrels pork
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 21, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for seven half-barrels pork
creator: Tracy, Jared.
place: Saw Pitts, Oct 22, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 11cm
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Receipt for fifty eight pounds lawfull money
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 22, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for eight barrels flour
creator: Tracy, Frederick.
place: White Plains, Oct 22, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for eight barrels flour
creator: Wadsworth, Jeremiah
place: Saw Pitts, Oct 27, 1776
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physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm
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Receipt for buckets, canteens, onions and corn
creator: Squire, John
place: East Chester, Oct 3, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 16cm x 11cm
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Receipt for pork and flour
creator: Richardson, James
place: Congressbridge, Oct 5, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm
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Receipt for twenty seven barrels of flour distributed from magazine
creator: Bate, James
place: Kingsbridge, Oct 8, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 6cm
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Receipt for eight barrels of pork
creator: Sands, Joshua
place: Kingsbridge, Sep 20, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 23cm
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Receipt for barrels of pork and flour distributed from the magazine
creator: Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785
place: Lebanon, Sep 21, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 13cm
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Receipt for 500 pounds lawfull money
creator: Richardson, James
place: Kingsbridge, Sep 22, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 10cm
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Receipt for barrels of flour distributed from the magazine
creator: Sands, Joshua
place: Kingsbridge, Sep 23, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 13cm
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Receipt for five barrels of flour
creator: Trumbull, Joseph, 1737-1778
place: West Chester, Sep 24, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 10cm
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Order to supply "nesesary Provision"
creator: Richardson, James
place: Kingsbridge, Sep 27, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 19cm x 12cm
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Receipt for barrels of pork distributed from the magazine
creator: Bushnell, Jonathan
place: Rye, Sep 29, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 8cm
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Receipt for 150 Continental dollars
creator: Richardson, James
place: Kingsbridge, Sep 30, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm
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Receipt for rum distributed from the magazine
creator: Laurence, John., Sep 8, 1776
General Physical Description
physical description: Receipt; d.s.
extent: 2 pages
dimensions: 21cm x 12cm
creator: Clift, Waterman
place: New York, Aug 24, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 18cm x 7cm
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Receipt for six pounds seven shillings from Captain Isaac Gallop
creator: Marchant, John
place: s.l., Jan 10, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 16cm x 10cm
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declaration of enlistment through end of December 1776, signed by John Marchant and Josiah Woodworth
creator: Spencer, Joseph, 1714-1789
place: s.l., Mar 26, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 11cm x 12cm
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muster list of six men signed by Brigadier-General Spencer, Captain Isaac Gallop at head of list
creator: Eldridge, Charles
place: New York, May 25, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
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Receipt for three pounds twelve shillings from Captain Isaac Gallop
creator: Mathes, Samuel
place: s.l., May 31, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
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dimensions: 18cm x 7cm
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Receipt for forty pounds four shillings from Captain Isaac Gallop
creator: Van Cortlandt, Pierre
place: New York, Jan 11, 1776
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physical description: folded full sheet with wax fragments, multiple repairs; l. s.
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dimensions: 38cm x 31cm
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To Robert R. Livingston, Jr. As Chairman of the Committee of Safety, Van Cortlandt writes regarding the erection of a powder mill now that saltpeter is available.
creator: Fish, Nicholas, 1758-1833
place: New York, Apr 9, 1776
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physical description: folded half sheet, multiple repairs; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 32cm
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To Captain Richard Varick. Regarding the spiking of cannons in Westchester.
creator: Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785
place: Manhattan, Jul 1, 1776
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physical description: fragment of sheet trimmed and mounted; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 19cm x 20cm
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To the New York Provincial Congress. Requesting lead for bullets.
creator: Woodhull, Nathaniel, 1722-1776
place: White Plains, Jul 12, 1776
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physical description: fragment of half sheet, silked; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 23cm
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To the Commanding Officer 'at the fortifications in the highlands'A warning of enemy ships' activity on the Hudson, signed by Woodhull in his capacity as President of the New York Convention.
creator: Broome, John, 1738-1810
place: White Plains, Jul 16, 1776
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physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 17cm
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Request to commission the Sloop Independence as a privateer.
creator: Livingston, Gilbert
place: Poughkeepsie, Jul 25, 1776
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physical description: folded full sheet, silked; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
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To Peter Curtineus. Order to place a chain across the Hudson River. Also signed by William Paulding.
creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829
place: [Connecticut], Jul 29, 1776
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physical description: folded half sheet with wax fragments; a. l. s
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dimensions: 23cm x 37cm
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To Sally [Sarah Jay] at General Livingstone's in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey
creator: McKesson, John
place: Harlem, Aug 24, 1776
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physical description: fragment trimmed and mounted; a. d.s.
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dimensions: 19cm x 26cm
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Money is ordered to be paid to Hugh Doyle, a soldier who escaped from a British prison camp, on the reverse is Doyle's acknowledgment of receipt of payment.
creator: Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
place: New York, Aug 30, 1776
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physical description: folded half sheet with wax seal; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 29cm
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To Dearest Kitty (his wife) Reports the capture of General John Sullivan and General Sterling.
creator: Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785
place: Head Quarters, Oct 7, 1776
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physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 20cm x 33cm
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To Governor George Clinton. Removal northward of Governor Clinton's baggage.
creator: Huntington, Joshua
place: [Kingsbridge], Oct 12, 1776
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physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
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dimensions: 21cm x 33cm
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To Andrew Huntington.
creator: Livingston, Robert
place: [New York], Oct 12, 1776
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physical description: three half sheets, two masure 19cm x 31, third measures 19cm x 24cm; Draft a. l.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm
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To George Washington. Suggestions for disposition of American troops in defense of New York City.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799
place: Harlem Heights, Oct 13, 1776
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physical description: folded half sheet, multiple repairs; l. s.
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dimensions: 23cm x 37cm
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To Artemas Ward. Reports that 'yesterday the enemy landed at Frogs Point.' Body in hand of Robert Hanson Harrison, signed by Washington.
creator: Smallwood, William, 1732-1792
place: Phillips Heights, Oct 17, 1776
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physical description: two half sheets folded and quired; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
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To the Maryland Provincial Congress.
creator: Northumberland, Hugh Percy, Duke of, 1742-1817
place: New York, Oct 24, 1776
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physical description: fragment trimmed and mounted.; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
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To Thomas Percy.
creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812
place: Camp near White Plains, Oct 29, 1776
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physical description: folded full sheet, multiple repairs; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 33cm
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To John McKesson. Describes the Battle of White Plains.
creator: Putnam, Philip
place: Raged Hills (Connecticut), Nov 2, 1776
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physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 18cm x 21cm
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To Jonathan Livemore. Describes the battle of White Plains.
creator: Trumbull, Joseph, 1737-1778
place: North Castle, Nov 17, 1776
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physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 26cm
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To Andrew Huntington.
creator: Wooster, David, 1711-1777
place: Saw Pitts, Nov 18, 1776
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physical description: fragment, trimmed and mounted; a. n. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 17cm
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A copy of letter to Major St. John requesting the procurement of gun powder.
creator: Trumbull, Joseph, 1737-1778
place: North Castle, Nov 26, 1776
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physical description: folded full sheet with wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm
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To Elbridge Gerry
creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812
place: Fort Constitution, Dec 2, 1776
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physical description: fragment ; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 24cm
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Military orders.
creator: Wyllys, George
place: Middletown, Connecticut, Dec 18, 1776
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physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm
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Payment for troops who marched to the relief of General Washington at New York.
creator: Wyllys, George.
place: Middletown, Connecticut, Dec 31, 1776
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 20cm
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Connecticut pay order.
creator: Chittenden, Gideon
place: [Peekskill], Various dates
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physical description: 2 folded fragments; Orderly book
extent:
dimensions: 16cm x 21cm
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Orderly book kept by Gideon Chittenden in the Connecticut Regiment under Colonel Noadiah Hooker.
creator: Account of execution of a traitor.
place: [near Peekskill], 1777, inclusive
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physical description: 3 leaves sewn in a gathering, 1 inserted leaf.; chapbook
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 18cm
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A contemporary account of the execution of Daniel Strang.
creator: Duer, William, 1747-1799.
place: Peekskill, Jan 3, 1777
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physical description: half sheet in folio; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm
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To John Jay.
creator: Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834.
place: Peekskill, Jan 5, 1777
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physical description: half sheet in folio; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 31cm
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To Joshua Huntington.
creator: Backus, Ebenezer.
place: Hartford, Connecticut, Jan 13, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 13cm
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Receipt of pay for 'troops of light' who marched to New York in September.
creator: Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807.
place: [Hartford], Mar 21, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 12cm
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Payment to Captain Silas Dunham for clothing lost in retreat from New York.
creator: Shoat, Jesse
place: Hartford, Apr 25, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 14cm
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To John Laurence, Treasurer. Order for payment for Isaac Phelps.
creator: Shoat, Jesse
place: Canaan, May 19, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm
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To John Laurence, Treasurer. Order of payment for Captain Timothy Moses.
creator: Webb, Charles.
place: Stamford, Connecticut, May 13, 1777
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physical description: half sheet, trimmed; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 28cm
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Copy of record from Connecticut pay table relating to Joseph Chilton, a soldier who was wounded in the Battle of White Plains.
creator: Drake, Samuel, fl. 1778-1779.
place: New York, May 17, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
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Receipt of payment for various expenses incurred as Commissioner for Westchester County, signed by Drake.
creator: Van Cortlandt, Pierre.
place: Kingston, May 21, 1777
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physical description: 2 half sheets, wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm
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To General Alexander McDougal.
creator: Visscher, Matthew.
place: Albany, May 30, 1777
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physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
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Payment for John Bleecker's attendance at various Conventions. Docketed.
creator: Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807.
place: Hartford, Jun 3, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 16cm
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Payment to General Israel Putnam for clothing lost in retreat from New York.
creator: Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807.
place: [Hartford], Jun 6, 1777
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physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 16cm
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To John Lawrence, Treasurer. Order of payment to Ebenezar Coe.
creator: Pratt, Thomas.
place: Hartford, Jun 18, 1777
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physical description: half sheet, extensive repairs; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm
Abstract
To his sisters. Description of Pratt's troubles as a refugee.
creator: Mumford, Giles.
place: Peekskill, Jul 19, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 22cm
Abstract
To Thomas Mumford. Regarding an exchange of prisoners.
creator: Sullivan, John, 1740-1795.
place: Headquarters, Cortlandt Manor, Jul 25, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet in folio; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 34cm
Abstract
Remittance of a death sentence.
creator: Mumford, Giles.
place: Crompond, Jul 27, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Thomas Mumford.
creator: Wadsworth, Jeremiah,1743-1804.
place: Peekskill, Aug 9, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 31cm
Abstract
To Captain Nehemiah Hubbard.
creator: Mills, John.
place: Peekskill, Aug 17, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
Abstract
Receipt for blankets.
creator: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790.
place: Peekskill, Sep 7, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet in folio; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 32cm
Abstract
To Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth.
creator: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790.
place: Peekskill, Sep 29, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm
Abstract
Copy of letter to George Washington.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: Skippock Camp, Oct 11, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 25cm
Abstract
To Israel Putnam.
creator: Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786.
place: Albany, Oct 18, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 35cm
Abstract
To Andrew Huntington.
creator: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790.
place: Headquarters, Fishkill, Nov 1, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 18cm
Abstract
To Colonel Gilbert Drake
creator: Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807.
place: King Street, Nov 8, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet, wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 33cm
Abstract
To Thomas Mumford.
creator: Newell, Timothy.
place: Scarsdale, Nov 20, 1777
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 15cm x 6cm
Abstract
Order for rum.
creator: Fishbourne, Benjamin, d. 1819.
place: Wrights Mills, Jul 20, 1778
General Physical Description
physical description: octavo bound volume, several signatures cut out at end. Paper boards with leather spine and corners.; Orderly book
extent: [107] pages
dimensions: 20cm x 16cm
Abstract
Orderly book of Major Fishbourne, begun at Wrights Mills, July 20, 1778. Last entry from September 1778.
creator: Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789.
place: [Fishkill], Feb 9, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet with wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31 cm
Abstract
To Thomas Mumford.
creator: Blakman, Elijah
place: White Plains, Jun 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
Abstract
A muster roll of Captain Elijah Blackman's company in Colonel Henry Sherburne's batalion. Signed by Samuel H. Parsons. Docketed.
creator: Martin, Robert.
place: s.l., Jun 22, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, partially printed; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 29cm
Abstract
Bond posted for recruiting men in Connecticut. Signed by Robert Martin, et. al.
creator: Ensign, John.
place: s.l., Jun 17, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, partially printed; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm
Abstract
Bond posted for recruiting men in Connecticut. Signed by John Ensign and Fenn Wadsworth.
creator: Meigs, Return Jonathan, 1740-1823.
place: White Plains, Jul 3, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 10cm
Abstract
Receipt for 'lin. overhalls.'
creator: Sheldon, Elisha, 1740-1805.
place: White Plains, Jul 10, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, badly damaged; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 34cm
Abstract
Muster Roll of 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons.
creator: Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
place: White Plains, Jul 12, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm
Abstract
Letter of explanation for the conduct of Colonel Hughes.
creator: Bride, James M., et al.
place: White Plains, Jul 19, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm
Abstract
Complaint against an officer signed by soldiers in an artillery regiment of the line.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: White Plains, Jul 21, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
Abstract
To George Clinton, regarding Ethan Allen's political prisoners.
creator: Varick, Richard
place: White Plains, Jul 22, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
Abstract
Muster roll of Colonel Dubois's regiment. Signed by Richard Varick.
creator: Clinton, James.
place: White Plains, Jul 22, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm
Abstract
Muster roll of Capt. James Rosekrans' company in the Fifth New York regiment. Also signed by Richard Varick.
creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786.
place: White Plains, Jul 23, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; l.
extent:
dimensions: 24cm x 41cm
Abstract
To Nehemiah Hubbard.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: White Plains, Jul 27, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 47cm x 38cm
Abstract
Plans for working with the French on Rhode Island campaign.
creator: Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804.
place: Harrison's Purchase, Jul 29, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 19cm
Abstract
Share in a ship sold to Benjamin Tallmadge.
creator: Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792.
place: Philadelphia, Jul 30, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
Abstract
To William Palfrey.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: White Plains, Aug 3, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm
Abstract
To Colonel Baylor.
creator: De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780.
place: White Plains, Aug 6, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 26cm
Abstract
Oath of office of Lewis Woodruff. Signed by DeKalb.
creator: Philips, Frederick.
place: New York, Aug 8, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 24cm x 14cm
Abstract
Financial document regarding Jonathan Budd.
creator: Varick, Richard, 1753-1831.
place: White Plains, Aug 8, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: two full sheets; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 34cm
Abstract
To Colonel Joseph Ward.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: White Plains, Aug 13, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 35cm
Abstract
To William Patterson. Request for Patterson to participate in the trial of Major General St. Clair.
creator: Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781.
place: West Point, Aug 18, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 20cm
Abstract
A sickness leave for Ezra Badlam signed by Alexander Scammell on behalf of Washington.
creator: Varnum, James M. (James Mitchell), 1748-1789.
place: [White Plains], Aug 27, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 18cm
Abstract
Leaf from an orderly book recording the court martial of Thomas Quigley.
creator: Phillips, Simon
place: Slotts, Aug 16, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 26cm
Abstract
To "My Lord" [John Fisher?] regarding movement of supplies.
creator: Sargent, Winthrop
place: Camp Main Army, Aug 3, [1780]
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 22cm
Abstract
To John Fisher at Fish Kill Langing.
creator: Wiltse, Martin
place: Landing, Jan 4, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
Abstract
To John Fisher regarding meeting with Israel Sniffin, Peter Thelletass, Abraham Philips and Cornelius Sebring to coordinate gathering wood.
creator: Sheafe, Henry
place: Wapen Creek, Jul 11, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 11cm
Abstract
Request for nails and chalk. Addressed to John Fisher.
creator: Sheafe, Henry
place: Wapen Creek, Jul 22, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 9cm
Abstract
Request for "Junck". Addressed to John Fisher.
creator: Campbell, John
place: Contel Village, Nov 27, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 24cm
Abstract
Request for iron and rope. Addressed to John Fisher at Fish Kill Landing.
creator: Green, George
place: Fish Kill, Nov 30, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 7cm
Abstract
Receipt for axes to be delivered to John Fisher.
creator: Brill, Theodore
place: Landing, Nov 6, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm
Abstract
Request for pileauger to transport clothing. Addressed to John Fisher and John Keefe.
creator: Nesbitt, Robert
place: New Windsor, Nov 7, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 24cm
Abstract
Request for candles and other items. Addressed to John Fisher at Fish Kill Landing.
creator: Sheafe, Henry
place: Wapen Creek, Oct 12, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 6cm
Abstract
Request for iron. Addressed to John Fisher.
creator: Hay, Udney
place: Albany, Sep 18, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm
Abstract
Request for cable. Signed by Thomas Sichel and F. McMasters at Fishkill.
creator: North, Robert
place: Kings Ferry, Sep 20, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm
Abstract
Account of supplies deliveres to John Fisher at Fish Kill Landing.
creator: Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819.
place: White Plains, Sep 13, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 22cm
Abstract
To Sally Adams
creator: Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819.
place: White Plains, Sep 7, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Sally Adams
creator: Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819.
place: White Plains, Sep 7, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Sally Adams
creator: Hardenbergh, Abraham.
place: White Plains, Sep 9, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm
Abstract
Muster Roll of Colonel Goose Van Schaik's battalion. Signed by Abraham Hardenbergh.
creator: Woods, J. (Colonel of the 3rd Virginia Brigade)
place: White Plains, Sep 9, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 35cm x 22cm
Abstract
To Joseph Swearingen.
creator: Haws, Robert.
place: White Plains, Sep 11, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm
Abstract
Request for a furlough.
creator: McHenry, James, 1753-1816.
place: [White Plains], Sep 15, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 35cm
Abstract
To Colonel Palfrey. Washington to move from White Plains to Fredericksburg.
creator: Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Baron von.
place: [New York], Nov 2, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 13cm
Abstract
Pass for Anthony Archer of Westchester. Partly printed, signed by Robert Mackenzie.
creator: MacDougall, Alexander.
place: Peekskill, Jan 6, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 32cm
Abstract
Aaron Burr is authorized to impress teams.
creator: Hay, Udney.
place: Fishkill, Feb 13, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 34cm
Abstract
To Aaron Burr. Refers to letter from Washington and secret expedition to Long Island.
creator: Wyllys, George.
place: Hartford, May 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 13cm
Abstract
Payment to Major Beebe for expenses during captivity.
creator: Neilson, John, 1745-1833.
place: Elizabethtown, New Jersey, May 30, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm
Abstract
Extract of letter by Neilson reporting on men impressed into service from White Plains.
creator: Scott, John Morin, 1730-1784.
place: Fishkill, May 31, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded, mounted on paper frame; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 24cm
Abstract
To Governor Clinton with draft of Clinton's reply.
creator: Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785.
place: Philadelphia, Jun 1, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm
Abstract
Reports on the enemy presence in White Plains.
creator: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795.
place: Headquarters, Philipsburgh, Jun 18, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet, folded and sewn to additional half sheet.; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 33cm
Abstract
To Lord George Germain. Reports the capture of Stony Point and Fort Lafayette.
creator: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795.
place: Mamaroneck, Jul 10, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
Abstract
Approval of death sentence for a deserter.
creator: Weiss, Jacob, 1750-1839.
place: [Fishkill], Sep 7, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded, fragments missing.; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 32cm
Abstract
Order for supplies from John Fisher.
creator: Howe, Robert, 1732-1786.
place: Pines Bridge, Oct 12, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 24cm
Abstract
Requests assistance from an unknown recipient for Commodore Bourne.
creator: Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754- 1835.
place: Canaan, Oct 21, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 31cm
Abstract
To Colonel Jermemiah Wadsworth.
creator: Pell, Philip.
place: [New York], Oct 25, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 15cm
Abstract
Certification of an account as Member of the Assembly.
creator: Mumford, David.
place: Cortlandt's Manor, Nov 5, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 33cm
Abstract
To Thomas Mumford.
creator: Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814.
place: New Windsor, New York, Nov 6, 1779
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 34cm
Abstract
To Nathanael Greene.
creator: Unknown author
place: s.l., 1780, inclusive
General Physical Description
physical description: bound volume with paper boards and leather spine; orderly book
extent: [156] pages
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
Abstract
Orderly Book for unidentified unit.
creator: Bigelow, Timothy, 1739-1790.
place: Highland, Jan 27, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Captain Greenleaf.
creator: Badlam, Ezra.
place: White Plains, Jun 4, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 9cm
Abstract
Printed furlough form made out for Joseph Thomas and signed by Ezra Badlam.
creator: Fogg, Jeremiah.
place: West Point, Jun 27, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 22cm
Abstract
To an unknown correspondent regarding recent military actions.
creator: Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794.
place: Fishkill, Jul 29, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm
Abstract
To Pierre Duponceau.
creator: Rose, John.
place: Hartford, Sep 28, 1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 17cm
Abstract
Receipt for pay, partially printed. Signed by John Rose
creator: Cove, Joshua.
place: Hartford, Sep 28, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 17cm
Abstract
Receipt for pay, partially printed. Signed by Joshua Cove.
creator: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832.
place: Fishkill, Jan 1, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 32cm
Abstract
To Hugh Hughes.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Jul 13, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 34cm
Abstract
Orders for an attack on New York City.
creator: Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Aug 1, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet with additional partial sheet with address; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 30cm
Abstract
To Captain Greenleaf.
creator: Stewart, Charles, 1729-1800.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Aug 8, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 23cm
Abstract
To Thomas Jones.
creator: Heath, William,1737-1814.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Aug 9, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment mounted in paper frame; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 15cm x 18cm
Abstract
To Samuel B. Webb.
creator: Shute, William.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Aug 19, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 29cm
Abstract
To his commanding officer regarding supply difficulties.
creator: Van Schaick, Goose, 1736-1789.
place: King's Ferry, Aug 22, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 25cm
Abstract
To Polly [Van Schaick].
creator: Roberts, Stephen.
place: Peekskill Heights, Sep 25, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm
Abstract
Bill for Roberts' service in Connecticut militia.'
creator: Roberts, Stephen.
place: Peekskill Heights, Sep 25, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 15cm
Abstract
Certificate for Roberts's service in the regiment of Col. Samuel B. Webb. Signed by Edward Bulkley.
creator: Sewall, H.
place: Highlands near West Point, Jan 29, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s
extent:
dimensions. 37cm x 23cm
Abstract
To his brother, [Jotham] Sewall
creator: Sewall, H.
place: Robinson's House, Mar 18, 1882
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 35cm x 23cm
Abstract
To his brother, [Jotham] Sewall
creator: Sewall, H.
place: Head quarters, Continental Village, Sep 26, 1781
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 20cm
Abstract
To his brother [Jotham] Sewall
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: Newburgh, May 10, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 30cm
Abstract
Letter dictated to Colonel Dayton dictated by Washington in the hand of David Humphreys.
creator: Dayton, Elias B.
place: Elizabeth Town, May 15, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm
Abstract
To [Henry Van Schaack]
creator: Heath, William, 1737-1814.
place: Highlands, May 24, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 35cm
Abstract
To Major Clift.
creator: Dispostion of the Five Companies on the frontiers of Ulster and Orange Counties
place: Marbletown, Jun 15, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded.; a. d.
extent:
dimensions: 43cm x 34cm
Abstract
Orders for the arrangement of troops, establishment of posts and distribution of supplies around Ulster and Orange Counties.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: Headquarters, Jun 24, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded, missing portion of second leaf; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 31cm
Abstract
To Governor Livingston.
creator: Loring, Joshua.
place: New York, Jul 10, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm
Abstract
Request for debts owed by American prisoners to be exchanged at Dobbs Ferry or Bergen.
creator: Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812.
place: Dobbs Ferry, Aug 29, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 19cm
Abstract
British soldiers exchanged at Dobbs Ferry.
creator: Baily, John
place: Kakiatt, Sep 14, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 15cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, oats and hay.
creator: Baily, John
place: Kakiatt, Sep 14, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 15cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, oats, buck wheat and hay.
creator: Helm, William
place: Kingston, Sep 14, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, oats and hay.
creator: Baily, John
place: Camp Near Pines Bridge, Sep 30, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 20cm
Abstract
Receipt for flour, pork, mutton and rum.
creator: Baily, John
place: Camp Near Pines Bridge, Sep 30, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 18cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, rye, oats and hay.
creator: Helm, William
place: Camp Near Pines Bridge, Sep 30, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 10cm
Abstract
Receipt for hay.
creator: Helm, William
place: Camp Near Pines Bridge, Sep 30, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 10cm
Abstract
Receipt for rye and oats.
creator: Helm, William
place: Camp [Pine's Bridge], Sep 30, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 15cm
Abstract
Receipt for flour, pork and rum.
creator: Baily, John
place: Kingston, Sep 7, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 14cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, oats and hay.
creator: Helm, William
place: Kingston, Sep 7, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 12cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn and hay.
creator: Helm, William
place: Kingston, Sep 7, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 13cm
Abstract
Receipt for corn, oats and hay.
creator: Baker, Asa
place: [Hartford], [1783], inclusive
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 18cm
Abstract
Request for back wages signed by Asa Baker and S. F. Swift.
creator: Benjamin, John
place: Hartford, Jan 2, 1784
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment, partially printed; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 17cm
Abstract
Receipt for back wages paid to Asa Baker.
creator: Grosvenor, Thomas
place: Verplanck's Point, Sep 9, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 35cm
Abstract
Request for wages due for Connecticut regiments, signed by Thomas Grovesnor.
creator: Villemanzy, Jacques-Pierre Orillard, comte de.
place: Crompond, Sep 18, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 22cm
Abstract
To Colonel Wadsworth.
creator: Heath, William,1737-1814.
place: Verplanck's Point, Sep 19, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 34cm
Abstract
To Hon. M. Marbois.
creator: Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804.
place: Peekskill, Sep 22, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 25cm
Abstract
To Aaron Burr.
creator: Starrs, Ichabod
place: Camp Near Pines Bridge, Oct 1, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; a.d.s
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 35cm
Abstract
Records goods received and delivered on the march from Baltimore to Pecks Kill.
creator: Quinby, Josiah.
place: New York, Dec 23, 1782
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, partially printed; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm
Abstract
Authorization of trade of goods to Quinby. Signed by David Mathews.
creator: Sheldon, Elisha, 1740-1805.
place: [Connecticut], Jan 1, 1783
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 33cm
Abstract
Pay order for his regiment for service between the years 1780 and 1781.
creator: Humphreys, David, 1752-1818.
place: Headquarters [Newburgh], Jan 2, 1783
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 34cm
Abstract
To Colonel William S. Smith.
creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812.
place: Poughkeepsie, May 20, 1783
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, multiple repairs.; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm
Abstract
To George Washington. Plans for surrender of Westchester by British.
creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
place: [Newburgh], Jun 14, 1783
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half 1heet; l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm
Abstract
To Ralph Izard.
creator: Pell, Philip.
place: Westchester County, Oct 9, 1784
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm
Abstract
Claim against forfeited estate of George Cornwell.
creator: Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829.
place: Philadelphia, Oct 22, 1784
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm
Abstract
To Udney Hay.
creator: Yeomans, Eleazar.
place: Cortlandt, Jul 13, 1790
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 18cm x 31cm
Abstract
Grants power of attorney to Philip Van Cortlandt.
creator: Smith, Isaac.
place: Westchester, May 18, 1792
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 32cm
Abstract
Coroner's inquisition regarding the death of Isaac Smith. Signed by 19 Westchester residents.
creator: Britt, James., August 21, 1792
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 33cm
Abstract
Grants power of attorney to Philip Van Cortlandt.
creator: Britt, James., [1792], inclusive
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; a.d.
extent: [1 page]
dimensions: 20cm x 11cm
Abstract
Record of Britt's service in the army in unidentified hand.
creator: Britt, James., October 13, 1792
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 14cm
Abstract
Sells rights to Van Cortlandt for back pay.
creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812.
place: New York, Jun 24, 1793
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Gerard Bancker. Payment of reward for capture of John Ryer who murdered a Westchester County deputy sheriff.
creator: Munro, Peter Jay.
place: [White Plains], Apr 10, 1800
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded, multiple repairs, hole.; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm
Abstract
To William Barker.
creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829.
place: Bedford, Oct 12, 1801
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 29cm
Abstract
To William Livingston.
creator: Ludlow, William W.
place: New York, Sep 1, 1803
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm
Abstract
To Charles Ludlow.
creator: Van Cortlandt, Augustus.
place: [Yonkers], Mar 1, 1808
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: fragment, portion torn off.; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 22cm
Abstract
Slave document signed by Van Cortlandt.
creator: Radcliff, Jacob, 1764-1844.
place: New York, May 4, 1811
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 24cm
Abstract
To Andrew DeWitt.
creator: Richardson, Samuel M.
place: Pelham, Jun 23, 1812
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: laid paper fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 16cm x 22cm
Abstract
New York National Guard is federalized for the War of 1812.
creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829.
place: Bedford, Mar 28, 1820
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a. n. s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 25cm
Abstract
To Dr. Samuel F. Jarvis, together with retained draft of Jarvis letter to Jay.
creator: Jarvis, Samuel F.
place: [New York], 1820
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 10cm x 17cm
Abstract
Draft of letter to John Jay on the death of his daughter.
creator: Morris, James.
place: Morrisania, Jan 27, 1825
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet, leaves detached; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 32cm
Abstract
Copy of will for James Morris.
creator: Lee, Robert P.
place: Somers Town, Feb 4, 1831
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm
Abstract
Rental agreement between Robert P. Lee and Jacob Van Tassell.
creator: Jay, William, 1789-1858.
place: Bedford, Nov 7, 1833
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 24cm
Abstract
To Professor Elizur Wright, Jr. Formation of a national anti-slavery society.
creator: Austin, John.
place: Yorktown, Feb 12, 1838
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm
Abstract
Memorandum of an agreement made between John Austin and Robert P. Lee regarding Lee's farm.
creator: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
place: Sunnyside, Oct 1, 1846
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 25cm
Abstract
To William Bailey Long.
creator: Brown, Benjamin M.
place: Westchester County, Jun 9, 1847
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a. d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm
Abstract
Official certification of election results in Westchester County.
creator: Andrews, W. R.
place: Sing Sing, Oct 7, 1852
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 25cm
Abstract
To Francis Toomes.
creator: Carpenter, Richard, 1784-1859.
place: Scarsdale, Jan 4, 1856
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: ruled blue wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 40cm x 26cm
Abstract
To Richard Mott.
creator: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
place: Sunnyside, Jul 15, 1859
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 25cm x 21cm
Abstract
To Alfred L. Barbour.
creator: Mother
place: Dobbs Ferry, Mar 5, 1863
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: ruled wove paper; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 19cm
Abstract
To my beloved Jack, signed your loving Mother.
Subseries B: Oversize Materials
Scope and Content note
Series II: Subseries B contains oversize material, mainly consisting of deeds and other records of land grants inWestchester. These are housed in a flat box, with the exception of one item which is kept in the map case.
creator: Smeeman, Herman
place: New York, Oct 22, 1664
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet, multiple folds and some repairs; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 36cm x 47cm
Abstract
Sale of land by Herman Smeeman to Samuell Edsall.
creator: Leisler, Jacob
place: Westchester, May 31, 1690
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet, multiple folds and some repairs; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 49cm x 36cm
Abstract
Conveyance of a tract of land (New Rochelle) within Pelham Manor by John Pell to Jacob Leisler for settlement by the Huguenots, subsequent transactions relating to New Rochelle of various dates.
creator: Heathcote, Caleb.
place: [New York], Jun 25, 1702
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: vellum; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: ??
Abstract
Indenture of Westchester county land originally purchased by Heathcote, divided among eleven men, including Cornelius De Peyster, Robert Walter, and Robert Lurting.
creator: Hallock, John.
place: s.l., Apr 19, 1776
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 35cm
Abstract
Sale of land in Courtland manor to Lewis and Edmund Palmer.
creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786.
place: [Verplanck's Point], Aug 4,1780
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: full sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 45cm x 35cm
Abstract
To Clement Biddle. Describes George Washington's crossing of the Hudson.