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Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston has paid Caspers the sum of 72 guilder "for the fraight off a thousand sticks of wood."

GLC03107.00098

Account sheet [in Dutch]

Concerns financial transactions between Porter and Livingston.

GLC03107.00099

Invoice of goods purchased by Robert Livingston

Invoice totalling over 42 Guilder for items shipped to Robert Livingston by Mr. Martin.

GLC03107.00100

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00102

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00103

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

The goods mentioned seem to originate from Barbados, including flour. Also includes the signature of Robert Stanford.

GLC03107.00104

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch and English]

The goods being transacted probably originate from Barbados, including flour. Also signed by Robert Stanford.

GLC03107.00105

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of items Livingston purchased from Benbrigg and the amount that Livingston owes for these items.

GLC03107.00117

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet detailing debts of Robert Livingston to Peter Bent. P.2 contains scattered mathematical equations. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00120

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account with Bueno for provisions including molasses, pewter, and tobacco, totalling £57.

GLC03107.00122

Account of Robert Livingston

Coyman, who previously sold Livingston grain and meat, requests the balance of £340 and 5 shillings due to him to be paid. Date on docket reads June 1713.

GLC03107.00132

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00133

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet tabulates the cost of carrying a case of beaver from New York to London, accruing to £141.

GLC03107.00134

Account of Robert Livingston

Complete tabulation of Livingston's account with Harwood with an itemized balance of £1034.

GLC03107.00137

to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell Livingston's goods

Blackall thanks Livingston for inducing his mother to consign a case of beaver pelts to him, and hopes that he may succeed in selling them in London. Requests that Livingston send him further consignments.

GLC03107.00139

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's bill for goods and services rendered to Livingston, beginning in March 1687 and ending in June 1694. Total amounts to £1835.

GLC03107.00140

Account of Mssrs. Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston

Record of a sum due to Andrew Bowne by Schuyler and Livingston.

GLC03107.00143

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's account sheet records all transactions between himself and Robert Livingston from 19 March 1687 to 30 October 1694. According to Harwood's calculations, there was an outstanding balance due to Harwood of £661. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00146

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for the goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in New York. Docketed on verso. Date on docket is 25 June 1687.

GLC03107.00148

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's nephew, value of goods in London

Harwood states that he is shipping the requested goods, along with Livingston's nephew (who is not named in this letter). He discusses the value of some goods previously shipped by Livingston, and also describes how Livingston's nephew will be...

GLC03107.00149

Account of Robert Livingston

An account of the debts accrued in shipping beaver, otter, and bear pelts from New York to London in November 1687 and April 1688. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00150

Merchandise for account of Jacob Harwood of London

Account sheets itemize transactions between Livingston in Albany and Harwood in London, including fees such as shipping and customs duties. Calculates Livingston's debt to Harwood from 10 November 1687 to 5 September 1694.

GLC03107.00151

to Robert Livingston re: offers of friendship and service as a trapper

Cochrane, a French trapper from Canada, uses his knowledge of a Mr. Gregoire to gain contact with Livingston. Fragment of docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.00152

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice of goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in Albany. Signed in document. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00154

to Robert Livingston re: invoicing of goods

Harwood sends Livingston an updated total for his account to accompany the invoices already sent. Also, Harwood turns down the prospect of selling "Steele & Iron, & Cuttlasses" and further requests that any personal purchases be invoiced separately...

GLC03107.00155

Account of Robert Livingston

Receipt for the personal belongings of eighteen men, which were sold to Livingston. Items include horses, carbines, calico stockings, and hats. P.3 contains a statement signed by 19 men ordering that Livingston pay the balance of his account with...

GLC03107.00156

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing all goods shipped from London by Harwood to Livingston in Albany.

GLC03107.00171

Account sheet from ledger book [mostly Dutch with some English]

Includes one page in English, describing an "Account of Money disbursed by Rt. Livingston in Procuring of 10 Barrels of Powder which were taken from him and Major Peter Schuyler by Jacob Leysler in the time of the late Revolution." The remainder is...

GLC03107.00175

to Robert Livingston re: impending arrival of Governor Sloughter

Harwood writes about his receipt of the previously shipped case of beaver, but has yet to receive the packets of bear or boar. He also writes of his friendship with New York's new Governor, Henry Sloughter, and the receipt of spices from Barbados.

GLC03107.00177

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's bill of sale for one packet of indigo shipped from Barbados. Added to Livingston's previous balance.

GLC03107.00178

to Robert Livingston re: "sorrowful news of the disaster of the fleet"

Allyn writes with news of his return to health, and fears that because of the fleet's disaster, "we may expect them this winter in Albany & the upper townes if God prevent them not."

GLC03107.00180

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for goods shipped by Harwood to Livingston. Signed in document.

GLC03107.00187

to Robert Livingston re: news from around the colonies

Jamison, a merchant in New York, reports to Livingston on the state of the Assembly in Albany, which continues in its trend of not remitting bills on time. Jamison also sends word of a fleet of 150 ships sailing "for all parts," and that Sir William...

GLC03107.00188

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing transactions between Livingston and Harwood, including shipping fees and customs duties. Records Livingston's outstanding balance to Harwood. .

GLC03107.00190

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing transactions between Livingston and Harwood, including shipping fees and customs duties.

GLC03107.00191

to Robert Livingston re: discussion of cloth

Gold writes to Livingston about a sample of cloth that he forwarded. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00196

to unknown

Indicates that he is sending a favorable examination of claims due to Henry Clay for his role in negotiating a "commercial treaty with G Britain, jointly with Mr Adams & Mr Gallatin, which you will Find in his Favor". Written as President.

GLC02897

Appeal to Anthony Brockholes for assistance with the investigation

The Agents of Maryland request the assistance of Brockholes and the government of New York in their inquiry into the transgressions of the northern Indians. They ask the New York agents to make it clear to the northern Indians that a peace agreement...

GLC03107.01911

"Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .

. . . Cayouges & Oneydes." The Cayuga Sachem states that the Indians are not inclined to go to war with Christians. He also requests that the English prevent any French of English men from going to the top of the Susquehanna to trade.

GLC03107.01952

"Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]

The proposition of the Onondaga sachems on p.1, and the proposition of the Seneca sachems on p.2 were recorded in Dutch. The answer to these propositions appears on p.3 and is written in English. It congratulates the Indians for remaining at peace...

GLC03107.01953

to Philip Livingston re: bad trading bargain

Douglas sends Philip an invoice for some damnified goods, but notes that some advantage may be extracted from the "bad bargain." He therefore hopes that Philip might give him the balance in either bread or flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02391

to Philip Livingston re: expecting a fleet

Douglas asks Philip to communicate some trading decisions to him as soon as possible since he hourly expects the arrival of a fleet of ships. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02392

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of duffels to Robert Livingston

Douglas asks Philip to inform him if Robert Livingston received his duffels, and if so how many coats it made, and how many yards of fabric went into each coat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02394

to Philip Livingston re: trading and accounts with John Borland

Douglas acknowledges that Philip sold his blankets and duffels, and explains that since he has not yet received any returns from the sale, he has taken the liberty of withdrawing money from John Borland on Philip's account. He therefore requests...

GLC03107.02395

to Philip Livingston re: trading and accounts with John Borland

Copy of GLC03107.01.02395. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02396

to Philip Livingston re: decision to join the expedition to Canada

Douglas writes that he sold some shroud to Philip's father and sister, and he suggests that Philip sell their blankets and duffel to the Commissioners in charge of the upcoming expedition to Canada. He also notifies Philip of his decision to...

GLC03107.02397

to Philip Livingston re: acceptance of goods for bills of credit

DeLancey writes that he accepts Philip's offer to take goods for the bills of credit in the hands of Phillip Schuyler. He notes that he will not touch the bills until Philip has received a quantity of goods equalling the full amount of the bills....

GLC03107.02399

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of bad beaver furs

DeLancey writes that the beaver furs Philip sent him were underweight and of poor quality, and notes that he thought Philip knew better than to select such poor specimins. He states that Philip's credit is well settled, so that he may command of...

GLC03107.02400

to Philip Livingston re: death of his wife Mary Winthrop

John writes of the death of his wife, who departed with "satesfackion and asseurence for a Better." He also mentions business concerns, and hopes that General Nicholson arrives with money for them in the near future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02404

to Philip Livingston re: Gert Schuyler's house

Robert writes that Gert Schuyler turned his house over to him, and asks if Philip would help him sell the place. He congratulates Philip on the birth of a son, and notes that he has not recieved his salary from the Governor. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.02409