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Two documents relating to Indian land in Indian Mills, Burlington County, New Jersy [Decimalized]

GLC00540

to President Martin Van Buren.

Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.

GLC02856

Trade with the French and Far Indians

The Commissioners dispute a petition put forth by the Merchants of London in which it is stated that an Act prohibiting trade with the French is ineffectual.

GLC03107.02158

Petition to Sidney Lord Godolphin, High Treasurer of England

Livingston petitions the High Treasurer to reinstate his position as Secretary of Indian Affairs, and to order the payment of the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue of Albany. P.3 contains a letter from William Lowndes to the Earl of...

GLC03107.02079

to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston

Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.

GLC03107.02080

Pardon petition endorsement for Priv. A. Scales, also signed by Amasa Turner

Signed by Houston as Commander in Chief of the army of Texas, granting pardon to Scales, who was under death sentence (for desertion?). The petition is signed by, among others, Amasa Turner, Lieutenant Millen, Deputy and W.W. Summers, Lieut....

GLC01860.13

Petition from the General Congress... to the King [American grievances]

The last action of the first Continental Congress. Entitled "A Genuine Copy / of the / Peititon from the General Congress in America to the King. Published by Order of the Congress, at Philadelphia Oct. 26, 1774." 2 columns. No imprint...

GLC01671

Collection of 13 Massachusetts documents, re: French & Indian War [Decimalized .01- .13]

A number of warrants/orders regarding arms and training.
Petition to move training
Order to arrest a deserter
Order to rally troops and march them
List of soldiers

GLC01450.248

to Lord Treasurer re: review of Livingston's claims

Having reviewed Livingston's claims for reimbursement, Ranelagh appends his previous report and advises that all moneys that had been requested be paid.

GLC03107.00719

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary

In a petition addressed to the Lord Treasurer Sidney Godolphin, Livingston requests repayment for victualling from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. P.2 contains an ALS from William Blathwayt to Earl of Ranelagh dated 20 June 1700; re: warrant to...

GLC03107.00720

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary [copy]

Copy of GLC3107.01.00720.

GLC03107.00721

to [Sidney Godolphin] re: possible completion of trip

Refers to Earl of Ranelagh's opinion that Livingston be paid all he requests, and expresses a desire to return home, "severall ships bound for New York are ready to sail, and I am in hopes in going in one of 'em."

GLC03107.00723

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of entire salary

Having seen drafts made out totalling £123 of the £875 total amount owed, Livingston petitions for repayment of the entire amount without any further delay.

GLC03107.00724

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of Livingston's salary

Petition addressed to Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin in which Livingston explains that his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs is a military and not a civil post, thus making it legally sound to pay his salary out of the military fund.

GLC03107.00727

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Petition requesting aid in his appeal to Lord Godolphin. Stating his case for the Comptrollers, Livingston requests that they forward recommendations (in his favor) to the Lord Treasurer.

GLC03107.00728

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for aid

Livingston requests that the Comptrollers of the Army represent to the Lord of the Treasury his case regarding repayment of his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.00729

to Commissioners of Trade and Plantations re: petition for money

Livingston requests that the Commission for Trade and Plantations recommend him favorably to the Queen and aid in the recovery of his unpaid salary.

GLC03107.00731

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Request to be repaid for the victualling of two companies of troops in New York for four months, including interest.

GLC03107.00732

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's claim of victualled companies

At the request of Robert Livingston, Joseph Tredenham and Arthur Moore, Comptrollers of the Army, afirm that Livingston was never compensated for the money he spent victually troops becasue muster reports were never produced.

GLC03107.00733

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00731. Discusses newest efforts to gain support of Commissioners of Trade and Plantations in effort to gain £875 owed in back salary.

GLC03107.00734

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00728 and 00729. States his case requesting reimbursement of funds for victualling and requests a corrobating letter to be forwarded to the Lord Treasurer. P.2 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00733, a note from Joseph Tredenham and...

GLC03107.00735

to Queen Anne re: Petition on behalf of Robert Livingston

The committee agrees that Coll. Fletcher suspended Livingston from his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs without just cause, and that since Livingston continued to fulfill the duties of this position, he is owed a salary from the British government...

GLC03107.00736

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

Petition to the Lord Treasurer requesting an audit of all "proofs & vouchers" regarding the victualling of two companies for four months, so as to allow Livingston to be paid.

GLC03107.00737

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

P.1 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00737. Petition requesting audit of evidence presented by Livingston in his request for reimbursment. Pages 2 and 3 contain an itemized list of 8 pieces of evidence substantiating Livingston's claim. Docketed on verso...

GLC03107.00738

to Queen Anne re: Petition for back salary

Requests the Queen to order the reimbursment of three and a half years of salary unreceived, as well as moneys disbursed throughout victualling. Below Livingston's petition on p.2 is a note from C. Hedges forwarding the petition to the Lord High...

GLC03107.00749