American Historical Documents
HD-1. Albany Argus. Receipt for a twelve month subscription to the Weekly Argus. Dated Feb. 2, 1846, and signed by J.S. Johnson. 2 2 " x 7," printed and filled in by hand; near fine. $12.50
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HD-3. THE ALLIGATOR. Twenty line handwritten poem. NP: Unsigned page from a writing book, dated Jan. 4, 1831. Commemorating the wreck of the U.S. Schooner Alligator, designed by William Doughty, built in 1820, and commissioned in 1821. It made two trips to the west coast of Africa to capture slavers and search for land for the American Colonization Society. The ship went ot the West Indies in 1822, and on Nov. 9th battled with pirates, resulting in the loss of the commander, Capt. W.H. Allen. On Nov. 18th, the ship ran aground off the coast of Florida; unable to save it, the crew burned the ship to keep it from pirates. It lies in shallow water and is frequently visited by divers today. The verso contains another poem, "To the Dead," dated the following day. Original or copy? Our research has not encountered any other reference to the poem. Neatly written and very good. $200.00
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HD-4. Carpenter, Walter. Indenture for a land sale with Cornelius Schemerhorn, January 20, 1797, in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, NY. Printed and handwritten document for a parcel of land in Schodack; witnessed by Jacob Van Valkenburgh and Jacob Schemerhorn. Very good. WITH an Indenture for land purchased from Cornelius Schemerhorn in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, NY. As above, but dated January 21, 1797. A slightly larger sheet than the previous entry, but signed by the same witnesses. Very good. And a Legal Agreement making him indebted to Cornelius Schemerhorn in the amount of 490 pounds, 16 shillings of New York State money. January 21, 1797. Three related documents. $250.00
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HD-5. (Conway, Henry Seymour) British Naval Ordinance Document. H.M.S. Venus. Ds, for William Prato, gunner on the ship, for payment of expenses of Gunner’s Stores on the ship from July 27, 1768 to July 31, 1769. Signed by Charles Frederick and H(enry) S(eymour) Conway, the distinguished military officer and member of Parliament. A clean, attractive document, 12 1/4"x 7 3/4", tipped into a larger (11"x 15") sheet, a common practice in 19th century autograph collections. Near fine. $350.00
HD-6. Duncan, John.. 18th Century Schenectady Businessman and Landowner. Manuscript agreement for the payment of funds in the settlement of a legal matter. Witnessed by Alex Ellue Brevert(?). A bit light, but very good. $75.00
HD-7. Gillespy, Edward (publisher). Notice of Publication. April 16, 1812. Handwritten notice of the publication of an insolvent debtor notice for David I. Quackenbush, of Johnstown, Montgomery Co., NY, in The Shamrock, on Feb. 22, 1812. With a copy of the notice attached. Near fine. $35.00
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HD-8. Livingston, Peter R. Handwritten receipt for $50.00 received from Kinderhook lawyer James Van derpoel. Very good. $30.00
HD-9. Mather, Maj. Edmund. Long double hand written receipt, Albany, Nov. 5, 1756. To Samuel Pruyn, for transferring 300 bushels of wheat, with the freight charge; and a receipt to Jacob Ten Eyck for 400 bushels of wheat "to bring down to New York." 16 1/4" x 4 3/4". Neat & legible. Near fine. $95.00
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HD-12. Troup, Robert (1757-1832). Military officer; aide to General Gates at the Battle of Saratoga, was confined on the infamous prison ship Jersey, and held several political offices. DS, three large pages, New York, August 19, 1789. To Jeremiah Lansing, concerning a case between John Henry Beekman and Bastian Visscher. With a small handwritten addition by Troup. Light soiling, but quite readable and very good. $300.00
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HD-13. Van Horne, Abraham , & James Lansing. Two signatures on a legal document from a court case. Set into a larger sheet. Near fine. $150.00
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HD-18. Van Rensselaer, Schuyler. Mortgage Indenture, partly printed, 1834. Selling two parcels of land in the Oxbow Tract of Montgomery County to George W. Chase of Coxsackie for the sum of $220.00. Approximately 10" x 17", signed by Van Rensselaer and witness by Henry A. Van Dyck. Very good. $100.00
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