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Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper

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Bowl: Gold w/Holly Motif
ca. 1903
Needle case
1850-1890
Spools
1750-1800
Creamer
1820-1840
Pincushion
1840-1880
Pint measure
ca. 1840
Chamber pot or bed pan
1770-1800
Calash
1780-1830
Flag
1943
Plate
ca. 1800
Textile fragment
1800-1850
Handkerchief box
1840-1880
Seal matrix
ca. 1620
Teddy bear
1905-1912
Lampshade
1860-1900
Box of silk cocoons from Centennial Exhibition
1875-1876
Stamps (2) in box
1860-1890
Pewter object excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
Nail excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
Plate
1800-1825
Plate
1800-1825
Sewing box
1840-1880
Spectacles
1840-1853
Soup plate
1785-1790
Bowl
1776
Textile fragment
1780-1850
Sewing set
1870-1900
Set of (6) weights or measuring tools
1830-1880
Set of (5) weights or measuring tools
1830-1880
Set of (5) weights or measuring tools
1830-1880
Needle case
1800-1830
Seal impression in box
1816
hearth rug/table runner: multi-coloured w/galloon trim; initialed EDG
1830-1880
Cup and saucer
1800-1850
Cream pitcher
1800-1850
Sugar bowl and lid
ca. 1825
Plate
1800-1850
Napkin
1952-1956
Set of drawing instruments in case
1860-1890
Campaign kerchief
1888
Plate
1810-1840
Plate
1854-1880
Ship models (2)
1900-1915
Needle case
1800-1850
Needle case
ca. 1815
Needle case
1830-1870
Stamp with display stand
1770-1820
Sugar bowl and cover
ca. 1825
Hooked rug
1850-1900
Flag: "True Blue, Republican, Protection, Home...
1888
Soup plate
ca. 1825
Dish
ca. 1825
Handkerchief
1956
Handkerchief
1952 or 1956
Bobbins
1780-1820
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Unidentified man
Needle case
1800-1875
Needle case
1800-1875
Covered needle case with needles
1800-1875
Bobbins in container
1840-1880
Sewing book
1832
Seal: Mayors court of NY
1800-1821
Seal impressions (2) in box
1850-1895
Note pad
1893
Chatelaine purse
1860-1900
Soup plate
ca. 1825
Washbowl
1825-1850
Platter
1831-1843
Pitcher
1816-1820
Needle case
late 18th-early 19th Century
Pitcher
1824-1840
Needle case and sharpener
1840-1880
Seal
1840-1850
Pincushion
1875-1900
Seal (facsimile)
ca. 1892
Coach
1890-1920
Unindentified man
1800
Hooked rug
1850-1900
Miniature sugar bowl with lid
1825-1850
Bowl
ca. 1825
Box with sewing tools & equipment
1845-1875
Cup and saucer
ca. 1825
Patched rug
1840-1860
Child's teapot and cover
ca. 1840
Miniature plate
1820-1840
Two-handled bowl
1814-1830
Needle case
1875-1900
Pitcher
1820-1840
Medicine box
1820-1870
Unidentified man
1833
Unidentified woman
1798
Unidentified man
ca. 1900
Magnifying glass and case
1800-1830
Rug
1895-1915
Hooked rug
1850-1900
Pitcher
1825-1850
Cup and saucer
1825-1850
Bowl with lid
1825-1850
Pitcher
1825-1850
Spectacles and case
1850-1860
Sugar bowl and cover: "Mount Vernon, The Seat of the Late Gen'l Washington"
1820-1840
Needle case
1830-1860
Cup plate
1816-1830
Plate
1824-1840
Needle wax
1840-1880
Mrs. Isaac Greenwood (1726-1820)
ca. 1791
Jigsaw puzzle
1840-1860
Badge
ca. 1784
Military buttons
1775-1783
Sewing book
1840-1880
Sewing book
1840-1880
Study of a Bare Tree, South Egremont, Massachusetts
ca. 1851-1852
Cup and saucer
1825-1850
Platter
1819-1836
Comb
1785-1810
Jigsaw puzzle
1950-1960
Needle case
1840-1880
Needle case with needle
1800-1840
Book flask
1849-1854
Still bank
1825-1890
Still bank
1840-1880
Box with reticule and seashells
ca. 1870
Still bank
1850-1900
Teapot
ca. 1825
Unidentified man
ca. 1780-1790
Plate
1825-1850
Plate
1825-1850
Pitcher
1825-1850
Needle sharpener
1840-1880
Pincushion
1840-1870
Thimble case
1840-1880
Sewing case
1850-1880
Corset
1825-35
Corset
ca. 1865
Vase
ca. 1780
Needle case
1800-1840
Vases (2)
1800-1850
Still bank
1800-1900
Tobacco jar with lid
1840-1880
Tobacco jar
1840-1900
Box w/lid: Be Firm For Adams
1824
Plate
1892
Plate
1800-1850
Unidentified man
ca. 1815
Presentation medal
1854
Box
1875-1925
Box
1840-1880
Beaker
c. 1913
Flag, flagstaff and accessories
1900-1950
Needle case
1840-1880
English history game
1850-1860
Needle case
19th-mid 19th Century
Needle case
1840-1880
Tobacco jar with lid
1891-1938
Vase
1876-1883
Vase
1923-1950
Trivet
ca. 1830
Colander
1809
Janet Hoyt (1872-ca. 1932)
ca. 1900
Automatic pen/pencil
1740-1795
Unidentified man
ca. 1775
Unidentified man
ca. 1815-1820
Plate
1800-1850
Child's plate
1840-1880
Sewing set
1840-1880
Plate
1830-1840
Slippers
1770-1800
Hooked rug
1840-1870
Child's plate
1854-1880
Flag and flagstaff
1940-1960
Needle case
1830-1870
Needle case
1800-1840
Grain scale in case
1826-1850
Needle case
1790-1830
Souvenir spoon
1890-1920
Pitcher
ca. 1815
Sewing box w/pin cushion on lid: Old Hickory Forever
1828
Purse w/miniature portrait
1850-1855
Covered sugar bowl
ca. 1825
Needlecase
1845-1855
Ladle
ca. 1790
Magnifying glass and case
1800-1830
Flag belts (holsters) and fragments
1900-1950
Coin scale in case
ca. 1735-1752
Needle case
1825-1850
Pincushion
1840-1880
Set of plastic buildings and cast metal wrench
1920-1960
Horseshoes (5) excavated at a British and Hessian Revolutionary War fort and cam
1760-1783
Cannonball excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Wedding dress
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Needle case
late 18th-early 19th Century
Slippers
1712
Needle case
1775-1825
Puzzle
1850-1900
Needle case
1800-1850
Needle case
1775-1825
Landscape, Barrytown, New York
1865
Assembled Set of Worcester blue and White Soft Paste: dessert dish
1770-1790
Unidentified young man
ca. 1830-1835
Centennial Castanets
ca. 1876
Cast iron containter container: miniature log cabin distributed during presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison
ca. 1840
Card case
1852
Jenny Lind paper doll set (14 pieces)
1840-1860
Skein of linen thread
1750-1825
Card case in box
1850-1900
Collection of straight pins (qty. 8)
1758-1830
Tape measure
1840-1880
Tape measure
1840-1880
Tape measure
ca. 1830
Saucer
1825-1850
Cup and saucer
1800-1850
Prescription scale and set of weights in case
1830-1880
Needle case
1750-1800
Wedding dress
1889
Spinning top
1850-1925
Spinning top
1850-1925
Flax
1700-1800
Skein of flax thread
1700-1800
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Cup
1815-1842
Framed set of British military buttons (51) excavated at a British fort
1790-1817
Plate
1854-1880
Needle case with sewing tools
1800-1850
Spinning top
1850-1925
Pince-nez and case
ca. 1870
Pince-nez
1870-1880
Plate
1894
Sewing course sample book
1850-1900
Iron artifacts (14) excavated at Revolutionary War sites
1760-1783
Plate
ca. 1825
Needle case
1875-1900
Needle case
1800-1850
Sewing implement
1900-1930
Horse blanket
1898-1938
Badminton set
1850-1900
Miniature soap dish and lid
1900-1930
Souvenir spoon
ca. 1900
Pincushion
1840-1880
Flag
1812-1814
Needle case
1820-1850
Spectacles
1770-1780
Needle case
late 18th-mid 19th Century
Needle case
1720-1800
Textile implements
1750-1800
Waste bowl
ca. 1825
Belt clasp excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
Flag: blue and white stripe w/red trianlge & star
1900-1925
Lead fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
Pitcher
1800-1850
Cup plate
1800-1840
Two handled bowl
1800-1850
Infant or invalid feeder
1870-1880
Needle case
1780-1840
Flag
1844
Souvenir New Years token: heart-shaped
1880-1900
Saucer
ca. 1825
Creamer
ca. 1825
Cup and saucer
ca. 1825
Pocket watch with calendar dial
1850-1900
Thimble excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1750-1783
Pocket watch, case, and watch papers
1800-1815
Cartridge belt
1918
Pocket watch
1890-1930
Calthrop
1760-1775
Tray: Hope Mill, Catskill, New York
1820-1840
Baby's chemise
1920-1940
Baby booties (pair)
1900-1950
Helen Louise Neilson (1869-after 1922)
1899
A Window, House on Hudson River
1863
Comb
1780-1810
Christening gown
1868-1869
Baby's chemise
1868-1869
Shoe buckles (pair)
ca. 1780-1790
christening bottle w/ribbons
1943
Box
1830-1870
Needle case fragment
1720-1800
Lid from a needle case
1825-1875
Needle case
1830-1880
Thimble
1775-1825
Spectacles
1800-1820
Pocket watch and case
1850-1900
Pistol holster
1860-1865
Pocket watch and chain
1875-1900
Moustache comb
1878-1898
Mrs. R. Ewell Brown (1872-ca. 1953)
ca. 1901
Geometrical lathe
1823
Needle case
1840-1880
Plate
1932
Pocket watch and keys
1800-1825
Plaque commemorating the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge,
1883-1890
Needle case
1840-1880
Needle case
19th Century
Pocket watch
1800-1801
Pocket watch and chain
1810-1865
Pen wiper
ca. 1900
Pocket watch
1867-1868
Criss Cross Spelling Slips: Dog & Goose
ca. 1890
Spectacles
ca. 1840
Hat pins
1890-1920
Baby's petticoat
1903
Red shawl w/embroidered border and insert
1830-1880
Baby's jacket
ca. 1900
Dagger
1855-1870
Pocket watch with key, piece of lace and textile
ca. 1815
Pocket watch and key
1815-1816
Pocket watch
1780-1805
Pocket watch
1850-1900
Wig: curly crest w/hairpin
1750-1800
One millionth dressing made by N-YHS unit of the Red
1943
Needle case
1750-1800
Miniature toy collection from New York City Colonial houses and military camps
1750-1783
Paisley cashmere shawl
1850-1875
Lady's watch with clasp in case
ca. 1882
Seal impression in box
1850-1900
William Irvine (1741-1804)
ca.1804
Milestone
1822-23
Spectacles and case
1830-1840
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Pocket watch
1780-1781
Surveyor's monument
ca. 1811
Pocket watch
1865-1906
Plate
1932
Key from Joshua Brookes House
ca. 1820
Set of drawing instruments in case
1860-1890
Storage box for epaulets
1866-1887
Pocket watch with fob, key, brooch and stamp
1808-1825
Spectacles
1830-1840
Medallion
ca. 1876
Pocket watch, chain and key
1750-1800
Pocket watch
1825-1875
Pocket watch
1840-1886
Lorgnette and case
ca. 1800
Spectacles and case
1790-1800
Rattle with bells and whistle
1750-1825
Rattle with bells and whistle
1750-1825
Souvenir "Carver" armchair
1920-1940
Mrs. Scranton
ca. 1895
Brown leather pocket book
ca. 1839
Sewing case
ca. 1818
Sewing case
1820-1840
Perfume bottle
1820-1850
Perfume bottle
1820-1850
James Fulton Pringle (1788-1847)
ca. 1815
Flint projectile points (2) excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
1600-1783
Child's dress
1900-1920
Mantilla
1900-1950
Pocket watch with charms
1890-1930
Protective spectacles and case
1880-1900
Pocket watch
1880-1920
Whistle on ribbon
1750-1825
Bedsheet
1790-1820
Perfume bottle
1840-1880
Eyeglasses
ca. 1930
Framed set of lead pencils (15) excavated at Revolutionary War sites
1760-1783
Towel
1790-1820
Bottle w/label: Dr. Moyle's Inhaler & Catarrhal Douche
1871-1885
Box
1775-1825
Military decals
1935-1945
Box
1860-1880
Madame Stephen Jumel (Eliza Brown, 1775-1865)
ca. 1832
Tobacco box filled with matches and bags of tobacco
ca. 1909
Medal: ...callad... Elihu Root
1906
Frizzen from musket excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1783
Allegorical Figure of Justice
ca.1785
Knitting sheath
1785
John Pintard (1759-1844)
ca. 1785
Frame
1775-1795
Collection of tools, personal accessories, and fragments (19 pieces)
1775-1850
Spoon: Holland Society
1910
Edward Bement (1795-1866)
ca.1820-25
Yardstick with case
1850-1900
Snuffbox
1780
Campaign pennant
1940
Campaign pennant
ca. 1948
Tobacco jar with lid
1740-1750
Framed set of British military buttons (29)
1770-1783
Study of Tree Branches, Fishkill Landing, New York
1860
Humidor with tobacco press
1860-1890
Knitting sheath
1775-1825
Utensil handle
1708
Tea urn
1790-1810
Mrs. Horatio Gates Shumway (1827-1884)
ca. 1865-70
Calendar gauge and compass
1870-1900
Mrs. Henry Rutgers Remsen (1807-1890)
n.d.
Campaign flag
ca. 1867
Hatter's trade sign
1800-1850
Ribbon
1910-1920
Presentation envelope and letter
ca. 1904
Nutcracker
1800-1875
Plaque
1876
Nutcracker
1775-1875
Nutcracker
1775-1875
Mirror knobs (pair)
1798-1800
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Mirror knobs (pair)
1791-1800
Cloak pins (pair)
1790-1810
Cloak pins (pair)
1805-1809
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Handkerchief
1915-1950
Sash
1910-1920
Trade sign
1800-1850
Sash
1910-1920
Printing block
1770-1820
Sash
1910-1920
Bullet mold
1760-1775
Sword guard excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Ice creepers (5) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Jacknife excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Nutcracker
1775-1875
Nutcracker
1775-1875
Isaac Michael Dyckman (1813-1899)
1903
Trade sign
1850-1900
Mrs. Forrestal (Bienvenu)
Mirror knobs (pair)
ca. 1800
Barkley for President
1952
Buttons (8)
1840-1880
Mirror knob
1780-1800
Plaque
ca. 1909
Portrait medallion on wooden panel
1919
Campaign necktie
1940
Campaign necktie
1940
Campaign necktie
1940
Campaign necktie
1952
Necktie
1952
Razor blades (5) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Spoon handles (2) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Waste bowl
1812-1829
Dr. James Hay Beattie
King George IV of England
Aztec calendar
1900-1940
Soup spoons (2)
1918-1950
Framed set of American military buttons (44) excavated at West Point
1775-1783
Doll house furniture: ribbon used as stair carpet w/rods
1875-1925
Ladies collar
1850-1900
Phonograph record in box: "Much Obliged to You"
1904
Seal impression in box
1850-1900
Phonograph record box
1902
Phonograph record in box: Bill Simmons
1904
Necktie
ca. 1932
Campaign necktie
1952
Campaign necktie
1952
Campaign fan
1944 or 1948
Campaign sign
1940
Campaign fan
1952
Fork
1760-1775
Dress hat
1902-1907
Hairpin excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Bowl
ca. 1790
Bowl
ca. 1790
Brooch
1800-1875
Phonograph record in box
1904
Portrait of Mary Greenwood Gay (1769-1839)
c. 1825-30
Framed set of objects (36) excavated at West Point
1744-1788
Framed set of American military buttons (51) excavated at West Point
1812-1830
Wine funnel with strainer
1825-1875
Printing block
1700-1800
Campaign fan
1921-1950
Campaign fan
1952
Cookie mold
1840-1860
Campaign apron
1944
Printing block
1770-1820
Shopping bag
1944 or 1948
Rockefeller
1960-1968
Butter mold
ca. 1825-1875
Punch bowl
ca. 1795-1800
Cruet service
ca. 1850
Stamp
1830-1880
Which are You?
1875-1925
Butter knife
1918-1950
I love Rocky!
1960-1968
Win with Rockefeller for President
1960-1968
Rocky
1960-1968
Katherine Polegreen (b. 1722)
n.d.
Pennant
1910-1920
Pennant
1910-1920
Paisley border cashmere shawl
1840-1880
Seal impression in box
1853-1880
Seal impression in box
1870-1900
Die in box
1850-1900
French coin excavated at West Point
1773
Pennant
1910-1920
Ribbon
1840
Paper lantern
1864
Cake board
1825-1835
Cake board
1825-1835
Pocket watch
1861
Seal impression in box
1870-1905
Stamp
1850-1900
Die and (2) impressions in box
1850-1900
Plate
1932
Porcelain fragments (6) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1740-1783
Mrs. Thomas Jackson Oakley Rhinelander (ca. 1870-1923)
ca. 1895
Spoons (3) excavated at West Point
1760-1783
Mourning ring
1753
Drawer pulls (2)
1805-1809
Elizabeth Baisley De Lancey
ca. 1830-1840
Cake board
1825-1835

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