New York State Historian Unpublished Typescript, Galleys, and Page Proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort"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
222 Madison Avenue
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.
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- Unpublished typescript, galleys, and page proofs of "Military Papers of General Peter Gansevoort"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
Series Number
- A0131
Creator
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Unpublished papers of Peter Gansevoort, Revolutionary War officer and later brigadier general in the United States Army.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
Draft annotated chronological and alphabetical lists of Gansevoort documents are included.
Administrative Information
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.
Custodial History
Collation date approximately 1906-1907.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.