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3.1	Letter: 2 handwritten pages	July 9, 1850	Letter to A.C. Lynch from John Howard Payne, regarding his efforts to help Lynch claim their grandfather's commutation from the latter's service in the Connecticut Continental Line during the Revolutionary War. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 8

Irving (?), July 9: 1850..

My dear Miss(?) Lynch,

          My friend Col: Mackay, of whom I have so often spoken to you, received some memoranda from a friend of yours in relation to your claim. He finds that you were mistaken about the rank of your grandfather - "Ebenezer (F)?ray of the Connecticut Continental Line" was not a Lieutenant but a Lieutenant Colonel, and served to the end of the war. - If the commutation was never paid - and their(?) point cards ascertained from the auditor's books, - it is believed that your claim will entitle you to some fifteen thousand dollar, in all; but, as the fund to which it was chargeable was reverted in trust to the United States, you will be obliged to petition Congress to direct its(?) being re-newed. A little management will enable this to be done without difficulty. It does not yet appear that you can derive advantage from any existing law, excepting that for commutation which passed in 1780. -

          Col: Mackay gave me a letter which he requested I would transmit to you for the purpose of obtaining the signature to it of your Senator a member.

J

To
Miss(?) A: C: Lynch

If asked from the (?) auditor to be informed whether your grandfather ever obtained his Commutation Certificate? - To save you trouble, I have taken the liberty to attend to the letter myself. It has been signed by the Hon: Truman Smith, Senator from Connecticut, and it will be sent in forthwith.

          Earnestly I hope that the agreeable prospect thus dawning, will be realized. Col: Mackay promises to see that you are put to no expence in the pursuit of your object.

          Though I am not much, either of a (?) or a gad-a-bout, I can move readily enough where effort promises to be serviceable, and in the present case I shall do so with more than ordinary pleasure, as will my friend. - So do not hesitate unreservedly to command both Col: Mackay and

My dear Miss(?) Lynch
Yours very respectfully
and faithfully

John Howard Payne.

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3.2	Manuscript: 1 handwritten poem	nd	Poem entitled "Fable the Ninth: The Swallow and the Butterfly." Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 8

Fable the Ninth

The Swallow and the Butterfly

A Swallow alighting hard by
          The bells of a flower in full bloom
There gazed at a large butterfly
          And the beautiful tints of its plume;

Its gay color'd wings bright as gold;-
          Its back as with silver emboss'd;-
But its quadruple wings to behold
          Excited her envy the most;

And she said to herself, "It is true
          "I traverse the wide world around
"With my wings, - and I only have two, -
          "But, alas! Often fear getting drown'd;

"For, Oh! What fatigue I sustain
          "When crossing a boisterous sea! -
"But had I four wings, it is plain
          "The toil would be easy to me."

Here, seeing the Butterfly try
          With four wings to winnow the air
But being unable to fly
          And resting now here and now there

With itself highly pleas'd - "Hence I know
          "From this failure of flight" said the Swallow,
"The gew-gaws that make a great show
          "Are mostly superfluous or hollow.

"Not all things that valued appear
          "(?) substance are so; - since we find
"From a distance when brought to us near
          "They merely for show were design'd.

Too much of a good thing is vain; -
          Hence what we wish most to possess
Might prove a great ill in the main, -
          Or bring with it grief and distress.

                                        Fable the Tenth.

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3.3	Manuscript: 1 handwritten page	nd	Letter advertising opportunities for carriage makers to establish themselves in the Hempstead area on Long Island. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 8

To Carriage Makers

An opportunity is now offered for enterprising young men who are Carriage Makers, to establish themselves in the vicinity of New York where there is no competition and where the situation promises great advantages for Country as well as City business. Buildings are already erected. Rent cheap - living moderate. For further particulars enquire of (?) E. Haviland at the Rail Road Junction between North & South Hempstead on Long Island Rail Road, or at the office of the Rail Road Company No [blank] Hanover Street, New York on [blank].

Please (?) (?) An (?) Day before you go to (?)utchep Co.

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3.1	Letter: 1 handwritten page	September 23, 1814	Letter to Lieut. John Williamson from Stephen Still in which Still asks his help in resolving an issue regarding his attendance at a court martial in Sag Harbor. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

          Sept. the 23            1814            Coram

          Sir it is with surprise I received notice of the court martial at Sagharbor & of the necessity of my attending as there is a man who serves in your company as Substitute for me. At the time Capt. Hallock detached the number of men required from his company William Still agreed to answer in my stead and immediately repaired to the post at Sagharbor and says he was received by Capt. Hanes in the form of my selfe and there must be a mistake or William Still has conducted corruptly and deceived me - if it is consistent sir, with your selfe I wish you to write a line to Capt. Benjamin Hallock. Whether it is the latter or the former case I think you would do your _(?) and me a noble favour if he has deceived me in not attending as he agreed. I must and will attend if it is an over sight and I can get notice before the Tenth of October it will save me cost and trouble if you will attend to the above Request and oblige me. I will make what satisfaction you may require for your serveses. From your friend & Humble Servant Stephen Still

Lieut. John Williamson

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3.2	Letter: 3 handwritten pages	October 27, 1814	Personal letter to Lieut. John Williamson from Mr.Satterley discussing politics and events of the war, as well as the death of a mutual friend. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Setauket 27th Oct. 1814

D. Friend

          Your communication of the 22.nd inf(?) I received by Pv. Smith, Am sorry to hear that your expedition could not have been in season to have relieved the cutter if it was practicable, but I am not much disappointed in the result. I have long been of the opinion that such distant expeditions are entirely useless with our present limited means, the time taken to convey you the information with the necessary preparation you will have to make will ever defeat the object. It however answers one valuable purpose by shewing your spirit and disposition to meet the enemy (?) is possible -

          The amount of fines imposed by the court rather exceeded my expectation, but I was agreably disappointed, I have no doubt they richly deserved all the punishment that you inflicted, nothing but the rigorous execution of the law in such cases with will now answer; time has sufficiently shewn that half way measures ought to cease -

          The hour at length a part of a line of Videttes established on the North side, a Cornet and two Privates arrived in this place yesterday, none goes further eastward, Mount Misery was mentioned in their orders as the place of observation but on viewing Old Field Point, they h(?) prefer the latter, by which they avoid a great deal of bad road and have equally as good if not better places for observation. They make Head Quarters at present at Morris, but we shall(?) endeavour to rem(?) them from that place unless their politics should interfere, which I much fear will be the case.

          Shepherd's death was quite sudden, although we had no reason to expect that he would live long from the state of his health at the time and long before he undertook his journey; It is however without doubt that the fatigue he underwent in returning home hastened his death, I have been assisting the connection in arranging his accounts, his debts are large, but John and Gilbert calculate for the widow to remain there if it is possible to save the homestead, but you may rest assured that if sold, it will not fall in the hands of (?). Notwithstanding no means will be left untried by them to accomplish that object - (?) Brewster and E. Woodhue was married on Monday (?), the Judge app(?) to receive on the event, and I make no doubt(?), events he dispose of the other, his health would be materially advanced - I have not received my official communications relative to my military application yet, but from information received from other sources, I have no doubt of success, if the men are raised the idea you suggest relative to something similar for yourself I sincerely wish you might realize, but do not delay your application, make it reasonably and you ^need have no fear of success, halt not between two opinions for now is the acceptable and perhaps the only time -

          The documents lately given to the Public shewing the demands of the enemy, together with the instructions given to commissioners(?) contain important information; Now is the time come that will again try mens souls, the enemy intoxicated with the success he has lately accomplished on the continent vainly hopes that the hosts he has lately let loose on our Northern and Atlantic frontier will bring us to a similar fate, but thanks to the heroes of Champlain and Plattsburgh their ^(?) designs are thus far prostrate(?), our country, our government, and all that is dear to Freeman now call loudly for our unanimous support, let our lives fortune and honor(?) be pledged for their maintenance and security -

Lieut Williamson

Yours with esteem
F. (?). Satterley

Ps An alarm is just given, the Brig sloop and Cutters are off the harbor.

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3.3	Letter: 1 handwritten page	August 25, 1832	Letter to John Williamson from Sidney Griffon asking that he use his influence in favor of Capt. John Wells as a Presidential Elector during the 1832 Presidential Elections. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Suffolk C. H. N.Y. August 25th 1832

Dear Sir -

          At the solicitation of our Jackson and Van Buren Republican friends in this town I write to request you to use your influence in the Herkimer Convention in favor of Capt. John Wells of this town for a Presidential Elector. Capt. Wells has ever been a good and true democrat - has represented us once or twice in the assembly, and is one of our most wealthy and reputable inhabitants. He will stand faithful for the present Chief Magistrate and for Van Buren for Vice President.

          It is not deemed improper to make this request in favor of such a man -

With great respect to
Sidney S. Griffin

To John M. Williamson Esqr.
               Setauket

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3.4	Letter: 1 handwritten page	September 10, 1843	Orders issued from Brig. Gen. Udall to commanding officers to assemble their regiments at the listed locations and dates. Col. William Williamson named in orders. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Bridge Hampton
          10 Sept 1843~

Brigade Orders

The several Regiments comprising the 33rd Brigade of Suf county will meet, by Regiment, for instruction & review at the times & places herein-after mentioned - viz-

          Col Cornelius' (137 Right) on Tuesday the 10th of October, at the Inn of J_(?) B_(?) in Commack.

          Col. Williamson's (132 Right) on Wednesday the 11th at R.W. Smith, Coram -

          Col. Hempstead's (107 Right) on Thursday the 12th at Henry T. Plump, Riverhead -

          Lt. Col. (?) (80th Right) on Friday the 13 at R. _(?) in Bridge Hampton -

          Officers commanding Regiments will make the necessary arrangements for carrying this order into complete effect -

By order of Brig. Gen. Udall
Edwin R_(?)
Brig. Ins_(?)

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3.5	Letter: 1 handwritten page	February 23, 1843	Letter to Col. William Williamson from Mr. Rowley asking him to revoke a fine he received for not appearing at a court martial. Additional statements from Henry R. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

          Patchouge Feb 23 1843

Col. Wm._Williamson Sir

                                        I have been this day informed by the martial that the late courtmartial laid a fine on me for not appearing at training, his demand for the fine was the first information that I had that I had been returned, as I was not warned to attend courtmartial accertaining that ten days are allowed for appeals after such notice. I hereby appear to your equity to revoke said fine - as I was not notified of said courtmartial and thereby deprived of the opportunity to show good and sufficient cause why I did not appear at training by exhibiting my certificate signed by Capt Howell and Dr Rice based upon oath made before B. Woodhull Esq. that I am deficient in eye sight said certificate bears date Sept 1840.

Lover(?) Rowley

To Col Wm._Williamson Sir

                                        Mr. Rowley has requested me to state to you that he has exhibited a certificate as above stated to me.

          Mr. Rowley states to me before (?) that had (?) certificate but did not present it until the above date. At the time he made the statement I was not satisfied with the occular evidence and returned him.

Yours Respectfully &

Henry Rete(?)

Please to let Mr. Rowley know
your decision on the above}

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4	Letter: 1 handwritten page	May 16, 1882	Letter to Bishop Potter from Henry Onderdonk Jr. asking the bishop to accept a copy of his studies. Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Jamaica, L.D. May 16, 1882

Bishop Potter

          Right Rev. & Dear Sir,

                                        As you once had jurisdiction over Grace Church in this place I beg you to accept a copy of the studies I have made in the antiquities of this ancient Parish. Though much of it remains in obscurity, yet I think some light has been shed on its early history by my labors - which have truly been labors of love.

With sincerest esteem I remain
most truly Yours.

Henry Onderdonk Jr.

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5	Letter: 1 handwritten page (partial)	November 13, 1779	Letter from General Clinton asking that some of his officers be allowed to have their wives and children come to New York and general criticism of the practice of "detaining women and children from their husbands and parents". Transcribed by Amanda Cintron, MSLIS/Archivist, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, July 11, 2012.	Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Long Island (?) (?) November 13th 1779

Dear Sir

          I beg leave to inform your Excellency that Capt: McDonald and Capt Trevor late of the County of Albaney Are Now with Me. And agreeable to the law of nature Are Very Solicitious to have thier wives and children Now at Albaney and Scanacaty permit[ed] to come to New York. I have always thought the practise of detaining women and children from thier husbands and parents cruel and opressive and indeed Unnecessary except in some few instances where or when or by whom this unnatural practise was began. I cannot tell but wish it was entirely laid aside. The gentlemen in the Brittish lines profess thier willingness to lay it aside and indulge the Unfortunate the enjoyment of thier connections. I hope the Americans may never be outdone by Aney of the Sons of Adam in acts
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