New York State Historian Unpublished Typescript, Galleys, and Page Proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort" A0131

New York State Historian Unpublished Typescript, Galleys, and Page Proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort"

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This proposed publication, prepared by the State historian, consists of transcripts of correspondence and a few related documents of Revolutionary War Colonel Peter Gansevoort, commander of the Third New York Line regiment. Included are chronological and alphabetical lists of Gansevoort documents.

Creator:

New York (State). State Historian

Title:

Unpublished typescript, galleys, and page proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort"

Quantity:

1 cubic feet

2 boxes of originals; 1 box of photocopies

Inclusive Dates:

1763-1818

Series Number:

A0131

Arrangement

Arranged by format (typescript, galleys, page proofs), thereunder paginated.

Scope and Content Note

Unpublished papers of Peter Gansevoort, Revolutionary War officer and later brigadier general in the United States Army.

An initial volume of papers covering the years 1763-1783 was typeset and printed in galleys (168 sheets). The first 81 sheets of galleys were also printed as page proofs. This proposed publication contained transcripts of letters to and from Peter Gansevoort pertaining to his military career, and occasional other related documents.

Included in typescript or manuscript, but never typeset, are the following: list of major footnotes prepared; list of Gansevoort papers in the Proceedings of the Provincial Congress; lists of maps and illustrations; annotated chronological and alphabetical list of Gansevoort documents; typescript of documents not used; typescript of documents dated 1784-1818 and intended for a subsequent volume; and typed copy of Orderly Book of General Peter Gansevoort, 1793-1809. This publication was not completed due to lack of funds.

Alternate Formats Available

Preservation photocopies through page 259 are available in Box 2.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Draft annotated chronological and alphabetical lists of Gansevoort documents are included.

Location of Originals

Originals in: Manuscripts and Archives Division, New York Public Library; Room 328, The New York Public Library, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018.