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to Sidney Godolphin re: difficulties of returning home with money

Copy of p.1 of GLC 3107.01.00725. Discusses inability to be paid salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs position without difficulties (dangerous voyages, bureaucratic entanglements, French privateers).

GLC03107.00726

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of Livingston's salary

Petition addressed to Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin in which Livingston explains that his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs is a military and not a civil post, thus making it legally sound to pay his salary out of the military fund.

GLC03107.00727

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Petition requesting aid in his appeal to Lord Godolphin. Stating his case for the Comptrollers, Livingston requests that they forward recommendations (in his favor) to the Lord Treasurer.

GLC03107.00728

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for aid

Livingston requests that the Comptrollers of the Army represent to the Lord of the Treasury his case regarding repayment of his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.00729

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Request to be repaid for the victualling of two companies of troops in New York for four months, including interest.

GLC03107.00732

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's claim of victualled companies

At the request of Robert Livingston, Joseph Tredenham and Arthur Moore, Comptrollers of the Army, afirm that Livingston was never compensated for the money he spent victually troops becasue muster reports were never produced.

GLC03107.00733

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00728 and 00729. States his case requesting reimbursement of funds for victualling and requests a corrobating letter to be forwarded to the Lord Treasurer. P.2 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00733, a note from Joseph Tredenham and...

GLC03107.00735

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

Petition to the Lord Treasurer requesting an audit of all "proofs & vouchers" regarding the victualling of two companies for four months, so as to allow Livingston to be paid.

GLC03107.00737

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

P.1 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00737. Petition requesting audit of evidence presented by Livingston in his request for reimbursment. Pages 2 and 3 contain an itemized list of 8 pieces of evidence substantiating Livingston's claim. Docketed on verso...

GLC03107.00738

to Queen Anne re: Petition for back salary

Requests the Queen to order the reimbursment of three and a half years of salary unreceived, as well as moneys disbursed throughout victualling. Below Livingston's petition on p.2 is a note from C. Hedges forwarding the petition to the Lord High...

GLC03107.00749

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's petition

Recommendation written by Tredenham and Arthur Moore that Livingston be paid the requested amount for victualling four companies of New York troops for four months.

GLC03107.00750

Account of the squadron gone to Canada

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

GLC03107.00886

"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .

. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."

GLC03107.00888

Order for supplies

List of items such as soap and tobacca needed to supply Collins' men.

GLC03107.00895

to Robert Livingston re: payment of wagganers

Gilbert seeks his father's assistance in working out the payment of the "ryders" and "wagganers" of an expedition. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00896

to Robert Livingston re: attacked by Indians

John describes an attack made by Indians, and then asks his father to speak to Govr. Hunter regarding a financial matter with Capt. [Wimes].

GLC03107.00909

to Robert Livingston re: possibility or war, conflict at sea

Jamison explains how Parliament is currently divided over the issue of going to war, and states that some man of wars have already arrived in Amerca. He also talks describes a violent conflict where a ship was taken for ransom, and some men were...

GLC03107.00912

to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war

Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00915

to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition

Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...

GLC03107.00919

to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians

John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and...

GLC03107.00920

to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks

John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to...

GLC03107.00928

to Robert Livingston re: attack by French and Indians, military fortifications

John states that he is uneasy about the establishment of a garrison where he is, and discusses a recent attack by French and Indians. He also mentions the monetary complications that have arisen with the recent constructin of fortifications....

GLC03107.00936

to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death

Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.

GLC03107.00948

to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home

Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00950

to Robert Livingston re: travel to Boston

Vetch expresses his hope that Jo[h]anna Livingston will remain in Boston until his wife Margaret is ready to travel there in the spring. He also mentions that he anxiously awaits news from abroad, as there is "a mighty ferment in the nation still...

GLC03107.00995