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An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

An account of twenty-two cows, sixteen bulls, and forty sheep brought from Tashkanik to Hartford by tenants fearing Indians. Livingston lists the tenants to whom the livestock are divided, and how the animals are branded. P.2 contains a note...

GLC03107.00169

to Governor Bradstreet re: French and Indian encounters on the frontiers

Livingston writes of his regrets for the capture of the settlement at Cascoe Bay by the French and their Indian allies, and his belief of a need to "Subdue Canada." He then mentions writing to the Government at Albany in an effort to discover the...

GLC03107.00172

to Lord Nottingham re: French intrusions, William and Mary

Livingston writes imploring assistance from England in repulsing the incursions into New York made by the French and their Indian allies. He also sends news of Albany's joyful reaction to the crowning of William and Mary, and the news of Jacob...

GLC03107.00182

Livingston's petition to the Committee of Trade and Plantations

Livingston petitions the Committee of Trades and Plantations to reimburse him for losses accrued during altercations with the French and Indians, and the unrest of Leisler's rebellion. Livingston grounds his petition on the claim that the sum of...

GLC03107.00279

Legal document re: Livingston's financial obligations

Concerns a mortgage that Livingston loaned to Thomas Dongan to finance expeditions against the French and Indians of Canada. The document also serves as a bond to Jacob Harwood and Richard Merriwether. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00280

Land patent for Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston's original deed for a tract of land purchased from two Indians and located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in a region known as Roeloffe Johnsons Kill. In return for this tract of land, Livingston's yearly "Quit Rent" due...

GLC03107.00118

Collections and salary of Robert Livingston

Santon, governmental Paymaster for the province of New York, is forwarding Livingston his salary of £432 for his posts of Secretary of the town of Albany and Secretary of the Board of Indian Commissioners.

GLC03107.00123

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

Copy of item GLC03107.01.00169. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00170

to Robert Livingston re: current affairs of New York Colony

Massachusetts Colony writes declaring that while they understand and sympathize with the situation in New York, the men from Albany should "unite and form against the Common Enemy," namely the French and Indians. Volunteering to mediate between the...

GLC03107.00186

Account of money disbursed to soldiers by Richard Earl of Bellmont

P.1 lists the different sums of money paid to individual soldiers at Albany. P.2 contains a memorandum of 15 August 1698 noting the delivery of rum to the Indians of the five nations.

GLC03107.00441

Memorial to Lord Godolphin re: Livingston's Petition

Appeal of the last clause of the findings by Mr. Blathwayt and the Earl of Ranelagh regarding salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs. Blathwayt and Ranelagh recommended that the salary debate be returned to the prerogative of Lord Cornbury, to which...

GLC03107.00715

Account of provisions and beer delivered to the forces at Albany

An account book, itemizing the recipients of all the provisions delivered to the garrison at Albany by Livingston (who held the office of victualer to the garrison at the time) and to the Indians of the region, also by Livingston (who also held a...

GLC03107.00144

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Brandt Schuyler to Robert Livingston dated January 19, 1682. Schuyler informs Livingston about the purchase of the Pollepees Island by Courtlandt, who was promised the island by Captain Brock and his council. Schuyler also discusses...

GLC03107.00080

to Robert Livingston

Pynchon sends news of New England Governor [Edmund Andros's ] excursion to find Indians in Maine, Governor's non-return, leading to fears of his demise. Rumors are passed along about an invasionary fleet sailing from Holland to England carrying the...

GLC03107.00161

Account of monies disbursed for forces returning from Canada

Livingston disbursed money "for Sundrys to the Christians & Indians," to pay the expenses of the forces returning from the Canada Expedition.

GLC03107.00194

Census of inhabitants of Albany

Complying with orders from Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Livingston compiled a census of "Christians and Indians" at Albany, comparing the numbers of 1689 with 1697 to account for the number killed or carried away since the beginning of the war.

GLC03107.00369

to Robert Livingston re: news of William's family

Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James...

GLC03107.00514

to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England

Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very...

GLC03107.00559

Report to King William III re: Livingston's petition

Recommendation by the Lords of the Treasury to William III that Livingston be awarded £100 Sterling annually as a lifetime salary for his position as Secretary of Indian affairs. The signed Lords of Treasury include Godolphin, Ae. Fox, and J. Smith.

GLC03107.00325

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Stephen Van Cortlandt to Robert Livingston dated June 24, 1681. Van Cortlandt discusses the details of possible debts paid by Livingston to Captain Brockhals on behalf of John Gilbert. Written in Dutch.

GLC03107.00056

Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II

During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land...

GLC03107.01828

Charter of Albany

The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed...

GLC03107.01862

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their answer, the Oneida Sachems admit that they destroyed the property of white settlers and took women and children captive. They explain that they were unjustly provoked, however, when white settlers shot some Oneidas for eating their corn, a...

GLC03107.01895

Deposition of Symon Groot

The deposition explains that Symon Groot came to the colony in 1638 to trade with the West India Company, and throughout his time here he has repeatedly endangered himself by fighting with the Mohawks in their war with the French and their Indians....

GLC03107.02016

Propositions made to the 5 Nations

Copy of GLC03107.02024, and contains the answer given by the 5 Nations. In their answer, the 5 Nations recognize their friendship with the English, and promise to pursue the French and Eastern Indians as enemies. Docket notes the document as...

GLC03107.02024

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased wine and rum from Hoogan. It appears that the wine and rum was then sold to some Indians on the 4 July 1700.

GLC03107.02052

to Peter Schuyler re: the fort at Albany

Nanfan asks for information regarding the construction of the fort at Albany, and gives instructions to stock it with firewood for the winter. He also requestst that Robert Livingston be sent to Albany to expedite a matter in Indian affairs.

GLC03107.02067

Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas

The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.

GLC03107.01870

to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise

Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01879

Proposition for Indian policy [in Dutch]

Contains two separate proposals. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both proposals.

GLC03107.01880

Instructions for Arnout the interpreter [in Dutch]

P.2 contains a proposition to the western Indians, also in Dutch. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both documents.

GLC03107.01925

to the Deputy Governor and Council of Massachusetts

Livingston explains the money he spent on furnishing Captian Bull's army and the Indians accompanying him, and asks for reimbursement from the Treasurer.

GLC03107.02028

"Memorandum presented to the Commissioners bound for N. York . . .

. . . to consult of affares for the carrying on of the Present war." List of 22 items to be attended to in relation to the conflict with the French. Among these include instructions to build forts at Onondage, to demolish Cadarachqui, to better...

GLC03107.02030

to the Governor, Council, and Representatives of Connecticut re: Jacob Leisler

Livingston thanks the Governor and Council of Connecticut for considering some earlier propositions, and also wishes to give them an update of affairs in Albany since Jacob Leisler took over. He explains that many are starving and oppressed in...

GLC03107.02031

to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: French lessons

Young Robert thanks his uncle for some shoes, and notes that he hopes to master the French language soon. P.2 contains a letter written to the Mayor regarding trade with the Indians and relations with the French in Canada. The letter is not signed...

GLC03107.01628

to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians

Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.

GLC03107.01676

to Robert Livingston re: payment of his salary

Philip writes that he is happy that there is some prospect of his salary being paid out of the quit rents of Albany. He fears, however, that this will not be enough for him. He also writes of frustrated trade with Indians. Docketed on address leaf...

GLC03107.01699

to his Excellency re: case with the merchants of London

[Livingston] thanks the Governor for speaking against the merchants of London and how they have disrupted trade. He also discusses the trading situation with the Eastern Indians. On the bottom of p.2 is written: "To Evert Wendell Esq. attorney at...

GLC03107.01704

to Robert Livingston re: excise at Albany

Philip writes of the current excise revenues of Albany, and requests that Robert keep him as a trading partner. He also expresses doubt regarding his cousin's chances in the election, and states that it is becoming increasingly difficult to...

GLC03107.01580

to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices

Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good...

GLC03107.01591

to Robert Livingston re: need to watch the Indians

Philip states that they need to keep an eye on the Indians, as he believes the French will try to extend their authority over all of them.

GLC03107.01695

Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter

The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and...

GLC03107.02103

to Robert Livingston

Philip desires news of the New England war, and speculates that his cousin will not win the upcoming election. He also discusses his and Gilbert's commissions, and hopes that they will be settled soon; and describes trading practices with the...

GLC03107.01587

Prices of imports from the West Indies

Lists prices of West Indian and African enslaved people, rum, sugar, molasses, and other items.

GLC03107.01732

Discussion of the rightful ownership and boundaries of the Manor of Livingston

The document discusses how Robert Livingston, the first owner and proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, formed the Manor through a series of land patents issued by Governor Dongan from 1684-1686. It is then debated whether or not these patents were...

GLC03107.01836

Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the...

GLC03107.01875

Instruction to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs

The Earl of Bellomont instructs the Commissioners to uphold the peace in Albany, and to relieve the Indians in the event of a French attack. Bellomont also notes that Robert Livingston is to pay for the Indians' provisions out of his own excise, and...

GLC03107.02063

to Robert Livingston re: delay in passing an Indian act

Le Heup expresses his frustration with some merchants who have delayed the passing of an Indian act. He also updates Livingston on the settlement of his sons' accounts.

GLC03107.01629

to Robert Livingston re: trade with the far Indians

Philip writes that trade with the far Indians in flourishing at the present moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01653

to Robert Livingston re: warrant for Philip Livingston's salary

Le Heup writes that he has drawn up a warrant to obtain Philip Livingston's salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, but is not sure if the King will approve of it.

GLC03107.01662