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Battle of Lexington Battle of Lexington
The Declaration of Independence. By the Continental Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, July 4th 1776, And Acknowledged by the Whole World in the Centennial Year 1876. The Declaration of Independence. By the Continental Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, July 4th 1776, And Acknowledged by the Whole World in the Centennial Year 1876.
In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America....[Declaration of Independence] In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America....
[Declaration of Independence]
American Flag, 1830–1880 American Flag, 1830–1880
Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation
The United States of America laid down from the best authorities, agreeable to the peace of 1783, 1783 The United States of America laid down from the best authorities, agreeable to the peace of 1783, 1783
The Winter-Cantonment of the American Army and it's Vicinity for 1783/S. De Witt Geogr. to U.S. The Winter-Cantonment of the American Army and it's Vicinity for 1783/S. De Witt Geogr. to U.S.
Redraft of the Castello Plan New Amsterdam in 1660, 1916 Redraft of the Castello Plan New Amsterdam in 1660, 1916
 
Plan of the Slave Ship Brooks, ca. 1850 Plan of the Slave Ship Brooks, ca. 1850
Slave Shackles, ca. 1866 Slave Shackles, ca. 1866
Laws of the State of New York Laws of the State of New York
Constitution of the State of New York Constitution of the State of New York
Constitution of the State of New York, p. 31 Constitution of the State of New York, p. 31
United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 1 United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 1
United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 2 United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 2
United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 3 United States Constitution. Second Draft, p. 3
 
United States Constitution United States Constitution
Letter to Evert Bancker (1721–1803), p. 1 Letter to Evert Bancker (1721–1803), p. 1
Letter to Evert Bancker (1721–1803), pp. 2-3 Letter to Evert Bancker (1721–1803), pp. 2-3
New York Journal New York Journal
Notes on the Debates in Congress on the Constitution, sheet 2 Notes on the Debates in Congress on the Constitution, sheet 2
Notes on the Debates in Congress on the Constitution, sheet 4 Notes on the Debates in Congress on the Constitution, sheet 4
Observations Leading to a Fair Examination of the System of Government Observations Leading to a Fair Examination of the System of Government
New York Journal New York Journal
 
The Federalist No. 10 The Federalist No. 10
Letter to George Clinton Letter to George Clinton
"Debates of the Constitution" "Debates of the Constitution"
"Debates of the Constitution", p. 2 "Debates of the Constitution", p. 2
"Debates of the Constitution", detail "Debates of the Constitution", detail
Notes of the Constitutional Convention, p. 1 Notes of the Constitutional Convention, p. 1
Notes of the Constitutional Convention, p. 2 Notes of the Constitutional Convention, p. 2
State of New-York. In Assembly, January 31st, 1788 State of New-York. In Assembly, January 31st, 1788
 
The Federalist The Federalist
An Address to the People of the State of New-York on the Subject of the Constitution An Address to the People of the State of New-York on the Subject of the Constitution
An Address to the People of the State of New-York: Shewing the Necessity of Making Amendments to the Constitution An Address to the People of the State of New-York: Shewing the Necessity of Making Amendments to the Constitution
The Federalist No. 64 The Federalist No. 64
To the Independent Electors, of the City and County of Albany To the Independent Electors, of the City and County of Albany
To the Independent Electors, of the City and County of Albany To the Independent Electors, of the City and County of Albany
Letter to John McKesson, p. 1 Letter to John McKesson, p. 1
Letter to John McKesson Letter to John McKesson
 
New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788 New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788
New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788 New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788
New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788 New York Federal Republican Committee Circular Letters, April 6–22, 1788
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 1Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 1
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 2Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 2
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 3Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 3
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 4Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 4
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 5Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 5
 
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 6Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 6
Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 7Draft of The Federalist No. 64, ca. 1788, p. 7
The Federalist No. 78, pp. 290-291 The Federalist No. 78, pp. 290-291
American Magazine, pp. 422-423 American Magazine, pp. 422-423
"Vote totals" "Vote totals"
Mr. Duane's motion that the Convention be opened every day by Prayer, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes Mr. Duane's motion that the Convention be opened every day by Prayer, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes
Mr. Duane's motion that the Convention be opened every day by Prayer, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes Mr. Duane's motion that the Convention be opened every day by Prayer, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes
Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 1 Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 1
 
Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 2 Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 2
Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 3 Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended, July 15, 1788, Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Minutes, p. 3
[Votes], Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution [Votes], Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution
[Votes], Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution [Votes], Convention of the State of New York on the adoption of the Federal Constitution
Circular Letter Circular Letter
Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), p. 1 Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), p. 1
Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), pp. 2-3 Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), pp. 2-3
Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), p. 4 Sarah Jay to John Jay (1745–1929), p. 4
 
"Order of Procession" "Order of Procession"
Plan of the City of New York Plan of the City of New York
Federal Banquet Pavilion in 1788, New York City, after 1788 Federal Banquet Pavilion in 1788, New York City, after 1788
The Federal Ship Hamilton The Federal Ship Hamilton
Pewterer's Banner Pewterer's Banner
"On the Erection of the Eleventh Pillar" "On the Erection of the Eleventh Pillar"
Coach used by James Beekman (1732–1807), ca. 1770 Coach used by James Beekman (1732–1807), ca. 1770
Merchants Coffee House, undated Merchants Coffee House, undated
 
Tontine Coffee House, N.Y.C., ca. 1797 Tontine Coffee House, N.Y.C., ca. 1797
The Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New York The Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New York
Inauguration of Gen. George Washington (1722–1799), undated Inauguration of Gen. George Washington (1722–1799), undated
Reproduction of Washington Taking the Oath of Office, undated Reproduction of Washington Taking the Oath of Office, undated
Old City Hall, Wall St. N.Y., undated Old City Hall, Wall St. N.Y., undated
Acts Passed at a Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of New-York Acts Passed at a Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of New-York
Acts Passed at a Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of New-York Acts Passed at a Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of New-York
View of Poughkeepsie, New York, 1796 View of Poughkeepsie, New York, 1796
 
Sketchbook Sketchbook
Sketchbook Sketchbook
Sketchbook Sketchbook
Sketchbook Sketchbook
New York to Strafford New York to Strafford
Poughkeepsie to Albany Poughkeepsie to Albany
Gentleman's Costume: 1781, ca. 1966 Gentleman's Costume: 1781, ca. 1966
Gentleman's Costume: 1785, ca. 1960 Gentleman's Costume: 1785, ca. 1960
 
Costume: Gentleman of New York 1790, ca. 1965 Costume: Gentleman of New York 1790, ca. 1965
Hudson River Sloops, p. 11 Hudson River Sloops, p. 11
Governor George Clinton, undated Governor George Clinton, undated
George Clinton (1739–1812), 1814 George Clinton (1739–1812), 1814
George Clinton (1739–1812), 1792 George Clinton (1739–1812), 1792
Governor George Clinton (1739–1812) and Mrs. George Clinton (Cornelia Tappen, 1744–1800) Governor George Clinton (1739–1812) and Mrs. George Clinton (Cornelia Tappen, 1744–1800)
Governor George Clinton (1739–1812) and Mrs. George Clinton (Cornelia Tappen, 1744–1800) Governor George Clinton (1739–1812) and Mrs. George Clinton (Cornelia Tappen, 1744–1800)
John Jay (1754–1829), undated John Jay (1754–1829), undated
 
John Jay (7854–1829), after original 1792 John Jay (7854–1829), after original 1792
John Jay (1754-1829), undated John Jay (1754-1829), undated
John Jay (1754–1829), 1786 John Jay (1754–1829), 1786
Mrs. John Jay (1756–1802), 1872 Mrs. John Jay (1756–1802), 1872
Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), ca. 1793 Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), ca. 1793
Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), 1805 Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), 1805
Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), 1835 Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), 1835
Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), late 18th or early 19th century Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804), late 18th or early 19th century
 
Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804) Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804)
John Lansing (1754–1829), 1888 John Lansing (1754–1829), 1888
Chancellor Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1816 Chancellor Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1816
Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1794 Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1794
Chancellor Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1804 Chancellor Robert R. Livingston (1746–1813), ca. 1804
James Madison (1751–1836), 1809 James Madison (1751–1836), 1809
James Madison (1751–1836), undated James Madison (1751–1836), undated
Mrs. James Madison (1768–1849), undated Mrs. James Madison (1768–1849), undated
 
Melancton Smith (1744–1798), ca. 1803–1810 Melancton Smith (1744–1798), ca. 1803–1810
Melancton Smith (1744–1798), ca. 1803–1810 Melancton Smith (1744–1798), ca. 1803–1810
George Washington (1732–99), ca. 1800–1820 George Washington (1732–99), ca. 1800–1820