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Gerard Bancker (1740 - 01/18/1799)

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Gerard Bancker, a merchant, surveyor, and Treasurer of New York State, was born in 1740. He and his business partner and cousin Evert Bancker were the principal provisioners to the British forces in New York City from 1767 until 1776 ("Bancker family papers"). He was Treasurer of the New York Colony, and New York State Treasurer from 1778 to 1798. He was New York City Surveyor during the 1760s and 1770s, resigning from the position in 1784 because it conflicted with his position as State Treasurer ("Minutes Common Council" 15). His other positions held include: Director of the New York branch of the Bank of the United States; Director of the Bank of New York (elected in 1792); Director of the New York Manufacturing Society; and Governor of King's College (McMaster 549, 553; Pine 120). 

Bancker's parents were Gerard Bancker and Maria De Peyster Bancker Ogden ("New Amsterdam" 14). 

Bancker collected a large number of revolutionary and pre-revolutionary era broadsides which went on sale at a Phildelphia auction house in 1898, advertised as the "largest" collection of its type relating to New York City and State "that has ever been offered for sale" (Banker 281).

Bancker died on January 18, 1799, in New York (Daily Advertiser 2).
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Full Title Author Volume Date Out Date In Rep. Fine Ledger
A tour through Sweden, Swedish-Lapland, Finland and Denmark. In a series of letters, illustrated with engravings. By Matthew Consett, Esq. Who accompanied Sir H.G. Liddell, Bart. and Mr. Bowes in this tour.
Transcribed: Consetts tour (Watts)		Matthew ConsettVolume 29/9/17919/10/1791
Curious particulars and genuine anecdotes respecting the late Lord Chesterfield and David Hume, Esq. With a parallel between these celebrated personages. And an Impartial Character of Lord Chesterfield. To which is added, a short vindication of the Christian cause and character, occasioned by a recent reflection thrown upon them, by the author of the Apology for the life and writings of David Hume. By a friend to religious and civil liberty.
Transcribed: Hume & Chesterfield		Samuel Jackson Pratt9/10/17919/14/1791
Travels through Germany. In a series of letters; written in German by the Baron Riesbeck, and translated by the Rev. Mr. Maty, ... In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: Riesbecks travels		Johann Kaspar RiesbeckVolume 19/14/17919/20/1791
Travels through Germany. In a series of letters; written in German by the Baron Riesbeck, and translated by the Rev. Mr. Maty, ... In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: "		Johann Kaspar RiesbeckVolume 29/20/17919/24/1791
A voyage round the world, in the years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788. Performed in the King George, commanded by Captain Portlock; and the Queen Charlotte, commanded by Captain Dixon; under the direction of the Incorporated society for the advancement of the fur trade.
Transcribed: Portlocks & Dixon voyage		Nathaniel Portlock9/24/17919/26/1791
The history of Athens
Transcribed: Youngs Athens		William YoungVolume 29/26/179110/3/1791
The history of America. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and historiographer to his majesty for Scotland.
Transcribed: Robertsons America		William Robertson10/3/179110/6/1791
The history of America. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and historiographer to his majesty for Scotland.
Transcribed: "		William RobertsonVolume 210/6/179110/13/1791
The history of America. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and historiographer to his majesty for Scotland.
Transcribed: "		William RobertsonVolume 310/13/179110/24/1791
Delia, a pathetic and interesting tale. In Four Volumes ...
Transcribed: Delia		Mrs. Mary PilkingtonVolume 18/6/17998/14/1799
Delia, a pathetic and interesting tale. In Four Volumes ...
Transcribed: "		Mrs. Mary PilkingtonVolume 28/14/17998/16/1799
Adelaide and Theodore; or letters on education
Transcribed: Adelaide & Theodore		Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de GenlisVolume 18/16/17998/21/1799
Arundel. By the author of The observer.
Transcribed: Arundel		Richard CumberlandVolume 18/21/17998/26/1799
Emma; or, the unfortunate attachment. A sentimental novel. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: Emma		Volume 111/1/179911/6/1799
Emma; or, the unfortunate attachment. A sentimental novel. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: "		Volume 211/6/179911/12/1799
The dramatick works of John Dryden, Esq. in six volumes.
Transcribed: Drydens Plays		John DrydenVolume 311/12/179911/19/1799
The Duke of Clarence
Transcribed: Duke Clarence		Mrs. E. M. FosterVolume 111/19/179911/22/1799
The Duke of Clarence
Transcribed: "		Mrs. E. M. FosterVolume 211/22/179911/27/1799
The Duke of Clarence
Transcribed: "		Mrs. E. M. FosterVolume 411/27/179911/28/1799
The poetical works of Peter Pindar, Esq. a distant relation to the poet of Thebes. To which are prefixed, Memoirs and anecdotes of the author.
Transcribed: P. Pindar		Peter PindarVolume 21/13/18011/20/1801
An epitome of history; Or, A concise view of the most important revolutions, and events, which are recorded in the histories of the principal empires, kingdoms, states, and republics. Now subsisting in the world
Transcribed: Paynes Epi. Hist.		John PayneVolume 12/5/18012/10/1801
A view of universal history, from the creation to the present time. Including an account of the celebrated revolutions in France, Poland, Sweden, Geneva, &c. &c. Together with An Accurate and Impartial Narrative of the Late Military Operations; and Other Important Events. By the Rev. J. Adams, A.M. In three volumes. ...
Transcribed: Adams U History		John AdamsVolume 12/10/18012/27/1801
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. With memoirs of his life and writings. By Robert Anderson, M.D. In six volumes. ...
Transcribed: Smollets M Works		Tobias SmollettVolume 33/13/18013/13/1801
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. With memoirs of his life and writings. By Robert Anderson, M.D. In six volumes. ...
Transcribed: "		Tobias SmollettVolume 33/13/18013/19/1801
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. With memoirs of his life and writings. By Robert Anderson, M.D. In six volumes. ...
Transcribed: Smollets M Works		Tobias SmollettVolume 23/13/18013/13/1801
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. With memoirs of his life and writings. By Robert Anderson, M.D. In six volumes. ...
Transcribed: "		Tobias SmollettVolume 23/13/18013/19/1801
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry VIII to the present time.
Transcribed: Brit Plutarch		Thomas MortimerVolume 33/21/18013/25/1801
The British Plutarch, containing the lives of the most eminent statesmen, patriots, divines, warriors, philosophers, poets and artists, of Great Britain and Ireland, from the accession of Henry VIII to the present time.
Transcribed: Brit Plutarch		Thomas MortimerVolume 23/21/18013/25/1801
Studies of nature
Transcribed: Studies of Nature		Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-PierreVolume 53/26/18014/7/1801
An Universal history, from the earliest account of time / compiled from original authors, and illustrated with maps, cuts, notes, &c., with a general index to the whole.
Transcribed: Universal History		Volume 24/7/18014/25/1801
The anti-Jacobin, or weekly examiner. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: Anti-Jacobin		Volume 14/25/18014/27/1801
The anti-Jacobin, or weekly examiner. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: "		Volume 24/25/18014/27/1801
An historical, geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the United States of America, and of the European settlements in America and the West-Indies. By W. Winterbotham. In four volumes. ...
Transcribed: Winterb. Am.		William WinterbothamVolume 25/2/18017/11/180116/4
An historical, geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the United States of America, and of the European settlements in America and the West-Indies. By W. Winterbotham. In four volumes. ...
Transcribed: Winterb. Am.		William WinterbothamVolume 15/2/18017/11/180116/4
Annals of agriculture, and other useful arts. Collected and published by Arthur Young, ... Vol. I.
Transcribed: Ann. Agricult.		Arthur YoungVolume 37/11/18017/27/1801
The three Spaniards, a romance. By George Walker, author of the vagabond, &c.
Transcribed: Three Spaniards		George WalkerVolume 29/14/18019/30/1801
The three Spaniards, a romance. By George Walker, author of the vagabond, &c.
Transcribed: Three Spaniards		George WalkerVolume 39/14/18019/30/1801
The three Spaniards, a romance. By George Walker, author of the vagabond, &c.
Transcribed: Three Spaniards		George WalkerVolume 19/14/18019/30/1801
The history of women, from the earliest antiquity, to the present time; giving Some Account of almost every interesting Particular concerning that Sex, among all Nations, ancient and modern. The third edition, with many alterations and corrections. By William Alexander, M.D. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: Alex. History Women		William AlexanderVolume 211/14/18011/8/18025/4
The Union magazine, and imperial register ...
Transcribed: Union Mag.		Volume 13/2/18023/3/1802
Biographical, literary, and political anecdotes, of several of the most eminent persons of the present age. Never before printed. With an appendix; Consisting of Original, Explanatory, and Scarce Papers. By the author of Anecdotes of the late Earl of Chatham. In three volumes. ...
Transcribed: Biograph Anecdotes		John AlmonVolume 13/3/18023/22/1802
The Monthly mirror
Transcribed: Monthly Mirror		Volume 33/22/18023/25/1802
The Monthly mirror
Transcribed: "		Volume 73/25/18023/29/1802
The Monthly mirror
Transcribed: "		Volume 93/29/18024/8/1802
Bell's British theatre. Consisting of the most esteemed English plays.
Transcribed: Brit Theatre		John BellVolume 84/8/18024/9/1802
Memoirs of the life of Charles Macklin, Esq. principally compiled from his own papers and memorandums; which contain his criticisms on and characters and anecdotes of Betterton, Booth, Wilks, Cibber, Garrick, Barry, Mossop, Sheridan, Foote, Quin, and most of his contemporaries; Together with his Valuable Observations on the Drama, on the Science of Acting, and on various other Subjects
Transcribed: Life Macline		James Thomas KirkmanVolume 24/9/18025/17/18026/6
Memoirs of the life of Charles Macklin, Esq. principally compiled from his own papers and memorandums; which contain his criticisms on and characters and anecdotes of Betterton, Booth, Wilks, Cibber, Garrick, Barry, Mossop, Sheridan, Foote, Quin, and most of his contemporaries; Together with his Valuable Observations on the Drama, on the Science of Acting, and on various other Subjects
Transcribed: Life Macline		James Thomas KirkmanVolume 14/9/18025/17/18026/6
The peasant of Ardenne forest
Transcribed: Peasant Ardenne		Eliza ParsonsVolume 11/14/18042/2/18041/8
The peasant of Ardenne forest
Transcribed: Peasant Ardenne		Eliza ParsonsVolume 21/14/18042/2/18041/8
Plain sense, a novel, in three volumes. ...
Transcribed: Plain Sense		Frances JacsonVolume 22/2/18042/20/18041/
Plain sense, a novel, in three volumes. ...
Transcribed: Plain Sense		Frances JacsonVolume 32/2/18042/20/18041/
Plain sense, a novel, in three volumes. ...
Transcribed: Plain Sense		Frances JacsonVolume 12/2/18042/20/18041/
Modern Philosopher
Transcribed: Modern Philosopher		Volume 22/20/18043/10/18041/3
Modern Philosopher
Transcribed: Modern Philosopher		Volume 12/20/18043/10/18041/3
Modern Philosopher
Transcribed: Modern Philosopher		Volume 32/20/18043/10/18041/3
A journey over land to India, partly by a route never gone before by any European, by Donald Campbell, of Barbreck, Esq. Who Formerly Commanded A Regiment Of Cavalry In The Service Of His Highness The Nabob Of The Carnatic. In a series of letters to his son. Comprehending His Shipwreck And Imprisonment With Hyder Alli, And His Subsequent Negociations And Transactions In The East.
Transcribed: Campbells Journey		Donald Campbell3/10/18045/24/180423/9
Memoirs relating to the French Revolution. By the Marquis de Bouillé. Translated from the French manuscript.
Transcribed: Boulle's Memoirs		François-Claude-Amour de Bouillé5/24/18047/18/18044d
The friend of virtue.
Transcribed: Friend Virtue		Jean Gaspard Dubois-FontanelleVolume 17/18/18048/13/1804
The friend of virtue.
Transcribed: Friend Virtue		Jean Gaspard Dubois-FontanelleVolume 27/18/18048/13/1804
The friend of virtue.
Transcribed: Friend Virtue		Jean Gaspard Dubois-FontanelleVolume 37/18/18048/13/1804
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL. D. / by James Boswell, Esq. ; containing some poetical pieces by Dr. Johnson, relative to the tour, and never before published ; a series of his conversation, literary anecdotes, and opinions of men and books ; with an authentick account of the distresses and escape of the grandson of King James II in the year 1746.
Transcribed: Boswell's Journey		James Boswell8/13/18049/27/18041/2
A tour through the northern counties of England, and the borders of Scotland.
Transcribed: Warners Tour		Richard WarnerVolume 18/13/18048/13/1804
A tour through the northern counties of England, and the borders of Scotland.
Transcribed: Warners Tour		Richard WarnerVolume 28/13/18048/13/1804
The history of the bucaniers of America from their first original down to this time written in several languages and now collected into one volume
Transcribed: Buccaneers Am.		Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin9/27/180410/31/1804
Not a book; librarian note.
Transcribed: Act. rendered		10/31/180466/6
Statira; or, the mother. A novel. By the author of Interesting tales.
Transcribed: Mother Set		Mrs. ShowesVolume 210/31/18041/3/18056/
Statira; or, the mother. A novel. By the author of Interesting tales.
Transcribed: Mother Set		Mrs. ShowesVolume 310/31/18041/3/18056/
Statira; or, the mother. A novel. By the author of Interesting tales.
Transcribed: Mother Set		Mrs. ShowesVolume 110/31/18041/3/18056/
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, translated from the French. In eight volumes.
Transcribed: Rollins An. Hist.		Charles RollinVolume 41/3/18051/26/18053/2
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