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to James Drummond re: instructions for delivering letters

Livingston instructs Drummond on how to properly deliver letters to Mackmorran and Bogan.

GLC03107.00766

Legal document re: action in Court of Common Pleas in Blackham case

Page one appears to be a legal statement regarding Robert Livingston's debt to Richard Blackham. With letters by Livingston to Joseph Ch[illegible], 9 May 1706; Robert [illegible], 9 May 1706; James Dougals, 9 May 1706; and William Livingston, 9 May...

GLC03107.00767

to Robert Livingston re: legal advice for his cousin

William discusses Robert's legal troubles and informs Robert that he sent some money for his relief. Wishes him a safe voyage back to America. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00769

to Mr. Bogan re: conditions for R. Livingston's release

Robert Livingston discusses the conditions of his release from the custody of John Lamb, and asks that Bogan assist him with this procedure. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00777

to Robert Livingston re: habeus corpus for R. Livingston's release

Capt. Key informs Robert that he has paid for a habeus corpus to secure Robert's release. With letter on p.2 from Robert Livingston to Capt. Pati[irnio], London, 11 May 1706. In this letter Robert discusses the financial terms of his release....

GLC03107.00779

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

List of Livingston's individual debtors and creditors and the sum of money to be settled. Some of the headings include: Citty of Albanie [sic], Mannor of Renslselaerswyck, Schaenhechtadie, Mannor of Livingston, New York, Ulster & Dutchess County...

GLC03107.00809

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

Copy of GLC3107.01.00809.

GLC03107.00810

Accounts re: estate of late Gabrise Minvielle

Expenses regarding the estate of Gabrise Minvielle, including "Tobacco Pipes" "Examining the Copy of the Will & the Copy of the Probate" and "finishing the Inventory [of the Estate]," and also two notes of debt to Messrs. Barbary and Hardenbrouck....

GLC03107.00682

"Sister Cortlandt's Reckoning" re: Bellomont's debts to Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of financial transactions from 2 November 1702 to 7 May 1703. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00684

Receipt re: payment of debt

Williams acknowledges receipt of the balance of 8 shillings from Livingston.

GLC03107.00697

to Lord Treasurer re: difficulties in returning to New York with money

Discussion of the hardships endured by Livingston in attempting to return to New York with reimbursed funds. He mentions how two ships carrying part of his money failed to reach New York (one was boarded by the French while the other was lost at sea)...

GLC03107.00725

to Robert Mackmorran and John Key re: Livingston's debt and finances

Livingston denies any debt to Richard Blackham, and asks Mackmorran and Key to help him with his bail.

GLC03107.00765

to Robert Livingston re: attempt to obtain a relief warrant

Drummond reports to Livingston that his letters have been delivered. He also informs Livingston of what must be done in order to meet the bail necessary to secure a warrant for Livingston's relief. Docket on verso of letter.

GLC03107.00768

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of expenses accrued while travelling to Gravesend and at Gravesend from 8-10 May 1706. With note initialed by Livingston promising to pay John Key the amount shown.

GLC03107.00770

to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks...

GLC03107.00774

to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

to Mr. Edward King re: R. Livingston's bail

Robert explains the state of his bail, and expresses concern regarding his voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00778

Note of payment to William Livingston

Robert Livingston promises to pay a sum of money to William Livingston "on demand."

GLC03107.00783

"List of small Debts owing at Sopus and Dutchess County"

Below the list of debts, Livingston appoints his son Gilbert as his attorney to resolve the debts.

GLC03107.00987

to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay

Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00989

to Robert Livingston re: status of Robert Livingston's accounts

John writes of the difficulties he encountered in attempting to collect payment on his father's accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01050

to Robert Livingston re: news of their sloop

Gilbert writes to say that their sloop is safe but headed for the Jerseys. He also mentions the current price of flour, and states his desire to "make an end" with his father's debtors. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01062

to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money

Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00970

Account of Robert Livingston

Attached to the account sheet is an order to Robert Livingston to pay a sum of money to Joseph Richards, signed H:V: der Spiegel, dated 15 July 1714.

GLC03107.01067