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New York (State) 18th-century letters and documents, 1685-1790
63 items
The New York (State) 18th-century letters and documents consist primarily of manuscripts related to life and legal procedures in 18th-century New York.
The New York (State) 18th-century letters and documents (63 items) are made up of manuscripts related to life and legal procedures in 18th-century New York. Some of the items relate to civil and criminal legal cases tried in New York during the late 18th century. The collection also includes items concerning African Americans and Native Americans, as well as several items written in Dutch. The box and folder listing below is a complete inventory of the collection.
. S[imon] Bradstreet ADS; [Massachusetts]., 1685 September 16
1 page
Box 1
Regarding William Boals's request for a warrant of arrest (on behalf of his daughter Martha Boals) for John Row, who "ravished" Martha and refused to marry her.
. Thomas Danforth ADS; Charlestown, [Massachusetts]., 1699 [July 8]
3 pages
Box 1
Last will and testament of Thomas Danforth; includes conditional liberty for his "Negro Servant" after a period of servitude for a new master.
. Captain John Chandler ALS to Col. William Dudley; Woodstock., 1713 December 13
1 page
Box 1
Response to a letter from Dudley, outlining Chandler's intention to travel to Kellingley and Oxford to gather information; speculates on Indian affidavits.
. E[lisha] Williams ALS to Rev. William Williams; [Newington]., 1724 April 23
2 pages
Box 1
Letter from E. Williams to his father, regarding his health and a possible trip to visit the family; Williams suggests his sister Betty travel to stay with him for a while.
. J[oh]n Chambers ALS to Philip [Vonplank]; New York., 1727 July 10
1 page
Box 1
Enclosed with information of the Attorney General against [Vonplank] in a legal case, and requesting a statement of observations.
. Cornelius Cuyler ADS; Albany, New York., [1731] February 4
2 pages
Box 1
Financial record, with "Capt. Jacob Glen" written across the top. In Dutch.
. O[liver] Partridge ALS to Rev. Jonathon Ashley; Hatf[iel]d, Massachusetts., [1734] January 27
1 page
Box 1
Partridge wonders if Ashley's letter has been lost in the mail; asks for news and whether Partridge has heard that Doctor Fells is dying.
. Ph[ilip] Livingston ALS to Captain Walter Butler; Albany, New York., 1735 April 25
1 page
Box 1
Request for 2000 acres of land from 6000 acres laid out by Mr. Collins for Butler.