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Letters and documents of the Livingston-Redmond family of New York (decimalized).

GLC03107

Ledger of accounts in Rotterdam for the year 1670 [in Dutch]

Cover ink has faded, leaving an almost illegible cover title, "Journal." Entered in three columns: a fractional entry code, the particulars of the entry, and the amount of the entry. Livingston kept this ledger for his shipping business, as dozens of...

GLC03107.00002

Journal of Robert Livingston's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

Handwritten journal detailing Robert Livingston's "Voyage Comeing Over" from Grenock, Scotland to Charlestown in New England in America. .

GLC03107.00005

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

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

Corn disbursement list for troops at Schenectady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00159

Account sheet from ledger book [partially in Dutch]

The first page discusses the sale of beaver pelts. The second page is a list of five people's accounts, all of whom were paid in cash by Brant Schuyler.

GLC03107.00176

Account of Robert Livinston [in Dutch]

The Ship Margriot is mentioned along with Livingston in the account sheet.

GLC03107.00179

Account of Robert Livingston

Record of Livingston's account with Harwood and Richard Merriwether. Calculates a sum due to Livingston for the sale of his beaver furs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00243

"Freight List of the Brigantin Roberdt"

List of freight carried aboard the Brig.Roberdt, mostly personal packets and bundles of logwood, from New York to London. Also records the cost of carrying these items.

GLC03107.00266

An act for regulating of trade and exportation

Act requiring a security of £100 to be deposited for the transportation of pipe, staves, boards, and timber. It is also stipulated that the timber only be shipped to England, the West Indies, and the Summer or the Wine Islands. An additional note...

GLC03107.00275

Statement regarding financial transactions

Statement regarding business transactions with Livingston and Jacob Harwood. Notes that Harwood guaranteed him insurance and security regarding a sum of money.

GLC03107.00278

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased several sundry items from Joseph Collins' shop in Mumfords Court in Milke Street, including Silver Lace, Fringe, and Loops, and Silver and Gold Lace "for mens sleeves."

GLC03107.00283

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of Livingston's purchases of sundry goods, including canvas and duffells.

GLC03107.00305

Decision of Arbitrators in case of Livingston v. Harwood

The arbitrators found in favor of Livingston, thus cancelling the bond and removing all claims on Robert Livingston,

GLC03107.00310

"Memorandum of Robert Livingston's Case with Harwood"

Livingston's contention that he was owed a large sum of money by Harwood from the settlement of Livingston v. Thomas Dongan.

GLC03107.00311

"Memorandum of R. Livingston's Case with J. Harw'd & R.M."

Copy of item # 3107.01.00311, annotated with Livingston's handwritten notes.

GLC03107.00312

"Robert Livingston's Case with Jacob Harwood"

Livingston recalls his past dealings with the Harwood family of merchants (Jacob, and before his father John) from 1685 to 1689, and reiterates his desire for repayment of £2172.

GLC03107.00313

Verdict upon Livingston's Petition

Pages 1-2 are a copy of item #3107.01.00314. Pages 3-4 are a copy of Livingston's Petition to the Committee of Trade and Plantations. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00315

"Memorandum of Robt Livingston's Case with Jacob Harwood"

An account of Livingston's transactions with Harwood, from 1687 to 1691. Part of it is copied from GLC3107.01.00313.

GLC03107.00316

Mortgage of Col. Dongan

Record of the mortgage of £2172 that Col. Dongan took out from Livingston. Also involves Jacob Harwood and Richard Meriwether.

GLC03107.00349

Freight List

List of cargo being shipped, including beaver, otters, and deer.

GLC03107.00382

Ledger re: goods shipped aboard William and Mary of New York

Account of all the goods shipped aboard the William and Mary under John Corbett, Commander. The goods are predominantly animal skins.

GLC03107.00391

Account of Robert Livingston

Itemized account of Livingston's debt to Broadbent for such items as wine and cider.

GLC03107.00440

List of amount of money earned from cargo

"Contents off 80 pt plains Sent per the Sloop off Goson Van Schaif for Albany being on account off Mr Robert Livingston."

GLC03107.00454

Petition to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursement for victualling

Livingston petitions the Lord High Treasurer to receive "satisfaction" in return for victualling the four companies garrisoned at Albany, claiming to have victualled those four companies from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700 without having received...

GLC03107.00590

to Robert Livingston re: business ventures

John writes with news of his arrival to New London, where he finds himself busy trying to transport "dearre and appells" from Hartford for the Sloop he and his brother-in-law Vetch had purchased. The ship, which had been "Creaned and Tealeered," is...

GLC03107.00630

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Jamison sends "with much regret" the news of an abandoned wreck found near Montauk, containing brandy, french wine and Samuel Vetch's personal journal. However, he writes of "good hopes" regarding the missing Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00656

Invoice of goods on the Unity

Invoice of goods shipped by Robert Livingston on board the Unity bound for New York. Most of the invoice consists of different types of cloth and textiles, including cotten, linen, and wool.

GLC03107.00789

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

GLC02745.012

Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and...

GLC02794.149

to Benjamin Knight

Printed circular letter to collectors of the customs. Requests a statement of the amount of specie imported and exported through the station for the last three months. Hereafter the collector is to make weekly reports of these amounts: "Those...

GLC02797

to John Francis Mercer

Monroe, a member of the Confederation Congress, informs Mercer, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, that a secretary will soon be appointed to assist John Adams as Minister to Great Britain. States that James McHenry, also a member of the...

GLC02861

Invoice of sundry goods from New York per account of Peter Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04395

to Michael Gratz re: arrangements to sell indigo

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04397

Bill for flour shipped by Gilbert Livingston to Robert G. Livingston

Gilbert shipped the flour to Robert G. Livingston in Antigua. Printed by John Peter Zenger, 1738.

GLC03107.04410

Bill of sale with John DeWitt for a mare

GLC03107.04412

to John DeWitt re: forthcoming shipment of wheat for Mr. Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04414

to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.04416

to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04423

to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat

Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04424

to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants

Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04426

to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427