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to Robert Livingston re: money to be paid to John Barberie

Request that Livingston pay John Barberie a sum of money as part of what he owes to Gabriel Minvielle. Noted as "Accepted" by Robert Livingston 18 May 1707.

GLC03107.00755

to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch

The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...

GLC03107.00988

Account of the estate of H.W. Livingston with the Secretary of State

GLC03107.04044

Last will and testament of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

P.14 contains a statement written and signed by A. Van Beuren, that claims that the directions of the will have been carried out, dated 26 September 1832. Docketed on p.14.

GLC03107.04063

to James Mercer

Written one month before taking his oath of office as the first United States President, Washington attempts to collect a debt owed by the estate of James' father John Mercer. States that he was formerly promised repayment by James' brother, Colonel...

GLC04860

Document of a court proceeding [in Dutch]

Document concerns Robert Livingston, Alida Schuyler, and Nicolaus van Rennselaer. Contains names of seven individuals present, including C. van Dyk.

GLC03107.00051

Court proceedings discussing Alida Schuyler's assumption of late husbands debts

GLC03107.00054

Inventory of the estate of Andrew Russell

Itemized inventory of estate.

GLC03107.00386

"Transport of Vandyk's [house] to Mrs. Bradshaw"

Legal document involving Vandyk family and Elizabeth Shook. Seems to pertain to the division of an estate.

GLC03107.00393

Receipt for payment

Livingston, having sold the effects of the late Mons. Salovy, paid Albany Constables [Fannes?], Wessel von Broeck, and Philip Forest the entire sum for those effects.

GLC03107.00470

[Receipt for $25 from W. Rhodes for surveying headright of James O. Rice]

Records the payment by De Cordova and James O. Rice to W. Rhodes, "administrator on the Estate of J.P. Kimball," for locating and surveying Rice's headright.

GLC02935

Account of Teunis Williamse

Contains a number of different documents. P.1 is an account sheet containing the name of Robert Livingston. P.2 and 3 concern the account of Williamse, and contain the signatures of Albert Ryckman and Robert [illegible]. P. 4 and 5 contain larger...

GLC03107.00115

Request for a final accounting of the estate of Tounis Williams

Governor Dongan orders the constables of Albany to deliver an account of the estate of Tounis Williams, deceased, and any other relevant items, to Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.00116

Legal document re: the estate of Anthonia Slackboome

Written and signed by both Cornelius van Dyck and Johannes Provoost, administrators and trustees of the estate of Antonia Blackboome, widow of the late Arent van CorLaer. The document certifies the transfer of a tract of land to Johannes Clute. The...

GLC03107.00119

to Constables of Albany re: warrant to transport effects of Tounis Williams

Dongan orders Jacob Sanders, Robert Sanders, and Albert Ryckman as Constables of Albany, to transport the personal efefcts of Tounis Williams to Robert Livingston to be held until the proper heir appears.

GLC03107.00163

Will and Testament of Robert Livingston

Livingston's son John is named as the heir to Livingston Manor. The lands are divided amongst John, Philip, Robert, and Gilbert, while the houses in the town of Albany are divided amongst Margret and Johanna . His wife was to receive land as well...

GLC03107.00166

The estate of Peter Winne

The administrators of Peter Winne's estate, Luinus Winne and Casper Leendertse Conyn, oblige themselves to ensure that Peter's son Daniel receives the sum of 30 pounds that is due to him.

GLC03107.00381

Middlesex County Virginia documents [Decimalized: .01-.85]

A collection of eighty seven documents, many regarding the slave trade in Middlesex County Virginia. Includes by-laws for Colored Ladies Lincoln Association and a document regarding a freeman emancipating an enslaved woman he intended to marry....

GLC03434

Inventory of Nathaniel Williams

True copy of original. Lists the deceased Nathaniel Williams' property, including stocks. Appraised by Thomas Bruscup and Thomas Harris. Lists executors of Williams' estate as Joshua B. Williams and Dabrywiple Williams. Cook signed as the...

GLC03545.17

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses difficulties surrounding the settlement of her husband's will. Mentions the sale of some property left to her children by their father. States she is in desperate need of money and would like him to resolve this matter. Refers to herself...

GLC03545.19

[Last will and testament of Henry Knox]

Signed by Knox once in the text and once at the close. Witnessed and signed by Samuel D. Parker, Thomas Welsh, Jr., Henry Cabot, and William Sullivan. Appoints his wife Lucy as sole executor, leaving the management and division of assets to her...

GLC03536

[Bond on the estate of John M. Bingley].

Signed by Jane Bingley and Thomas J. Nance as co-administrators, and John T. Stuart and Lincoln as legal counsel. Bingley and Nance give bond for 2000 dollars as administrators of John M. Bingley's estate, who died in Morgan County on December 4...

GLC05807

to Rufus Edwards

Reports that their father is dead and describes his last weeks. Includes the surrender of his father's estate to his brother. Discusses his financial and legal troubles. Invites his brother and family in Ohio to go west to California, where they...

GLC05691

Document empowering Stephen Twining & Peter Tomlinson to administer estate

Printed document signed as Justice of the Peace for the estate of Russel Tomlinson. Clerk's docket on verso.

GLC05754.15

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.013