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to John Knight re: shipment of cornell

Livingston sent this letter with a shipment of cornell, and discusses the state of his account with Knight.

GLC03107.01762

"1 Ton flour to St: Bayard for Col Vetch"

GLC03107.01763

Account for the Sloop Alida

GLC03107.01768

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased molasses from Watton.

GLC03107.01772

"Way Book of flower Cornell & Butter sold by Cornelius Van Horne . . .

. . . for Acct. of Robt: Livingston from the 18 July 1726 to the 19 August 1726."

GLC03107.01776

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased shalloon, pins, guinea stuffs, and other goods from Bayeux. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01782

Account of Robert Livingston and Cornelius Van Horne

Livingston purchased brass pieces and parts to mend a kettle. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01784

Account of wheat

GLC03107.01785

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased stone earrings and gold from Le Roux. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01789

"List of the fatt Cattle Sold to the Burgers and Soldiars belonging to . . .

. . . Rt. Livingston of Mannor Livingston which where bought of his man John Coenraet Petri & G: [?] Planck together." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01790

Invoice of sundry goods on board the Alexander bound for New York . . .

. . . and consigned to Robert Livingston. The goods included velvet, shalloon, shroud, and buttons.

GLC03107.01800

to Robert Livingston re: price of provisions in New York and Curacao

Stephen writes of the extravagant prices for provisions in Curacao, and compares them with the prices in New York. He also writes of the theft of rum from Capt. Watten's cellar.

GLC03107.01821

Account of Peeter Van Brugh & Johannes Cuyler

Van Brugh and Cuyler purchased shroud and some other materials.

GLC03107.01823

to Robert Livingston re: fur trade

Brockholes informs Livingston of some transactions he has completed, and asks Livinston to send more goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01827

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

"Reasons offer to the arbitrators why they ought not to allow . . .

of Jacob Harwoods sham sale of Robt. Livingstons Tallys of 1670." P.1 of the document outlines how Harwood's actions anulled any legitimate sale. P.2 is an account of how Robert Livingston came into possession of a part of the estate of Coll...

GLC03107.01829

"Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .

. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.

GLC03107.01834

Invoice of goods shipped to Newfoundland on the account of Archbald Cummings

Livingston shipped bread, beer, and biscuit by order of John Borland on board the good Pink.

GLC03107.01835

Meeting of the Justices of Albany re: raising taxes

The document lists the amount of money raised in the areas surrounding Albany for the purpose of promoting trade with the 5 Nations of Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01500

to John Revere

Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July...

GLC03258

to unknown

Acknowledges receipt of a catalog and states that "The Librarian alone is authorized to purchase for the law library of the United States." Pasted to support board.

GLC03360

to William Pinkney

Indicates that he is sending a series of gazettes reporting on congressional proceedings, which "will give you a view of our internal affairs." Explains the route by which Mr. Nourse will deliver them to London so that Pinkney can arrange other...

GLC03419

Act for granting certain duties in...America

The Townshend Act, which levied taxes on certain goods, and removed customs duties from other goods exported from England. This act also set measures to prevent illegal trading of goods in America. Passed on 29 June 1767. Printed by Mark Baskett....

GLC03404

Act to repeal...an act made in the seventh year of his present Majesty's reign

An act Parliament to repeal the Townshend Acts, passed on 12 April 1770. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan. First printing. Paginated 331-335 + unpaginated title page.

GLC03405

to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple, a Declaration of Independence signer, to Langdon agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Langdon had resigned his Congressional seat in...

GLC03269