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to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's repayment

Governor Fletcher writes that "the first order I signed after my returne from Albany was for your mony," and in return expects that Livingston will be sending horses to Fletcher. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00223

Robert Livingston's salary as Subcollector of Excise at Albany

Cosens, the Clerk of the Council at Albany, certifies that "the Sallary of the Subcollector at Albany hath been fifty pounds."

GLC03107.00224

Address of Robert Livingston to Governor re: repayment of debt

Address to Governor Fletcher in which Livingston requests that he be reimbursed the £2140 he loaned the colony.

GLC03107.00233

to Robert Livingston re: Harwood's business dealings with Thomas Dongan

Harwood recounts the difficulties in causing former Governor Dongan to pay his debts. Dongan was indebted to Harwood, and when Harwood decided to take legal action, Dongan bribed two clerks to withhold Harwood's petition from the council of the...

GLC03107.00235

Tally of troops at Albany who have received their pay from Livingston

Four pages of the signatures of those soldiers who were barracked at Albany and received their pay from Livingston, in his role of Commissioner of Victualling for Albany.

GLC03107.00237

List of fees incurred in case of Robert Livingston v. Abraham Sandford

An itemized list of all the fees for such actions as "Drawing the Plea" "Fyling the Plea" "Coppy of Plea" "Swearing of Evidence" "Calling 3 Evidences" and also for individuals such as "Bellringer." The name of Charles Lodwik, Mayor, appears below...

GLC03107.00242

Account of the Excise at Albany

Record of accounts in Albany. Also records the amount of rum expended in certain households, and outstanding debts and credits.

GLC03107.00244

Record of money paid by Livingston to New Jersey for housing Schuyler's troops

Livingston paid the sum of £19 to Governor Andrew Hamilton of "the Jerseys" in payment for the housing of Schuyler's troops.

GLC03107.00246

Orders to pay Robert Livingston arrears from taxes of New York

Brooke promises to pay unto Robert Livingston whatever amount of tax arrears are due.

GLC03107.00248

Authorization for Robert Livingston to search Westchester tax records

Authorization by Charles Brooke, Attorney General of New York, for Robert Livingston to go to the County of Westchester in order to examine the accounts of taxes that are in arrears. Livingston is then ordered to begin the collection of these...

GLC03107.00249

Receipt for £19

Robert Livingston paid the sum of £19 to Governor Andrew Hamilton of "the Jerseys" in payment for the housing of Schuyler's troops.

GLC03107.00252

Receipt for £60

Peter Mathews, acting as an agent for the colony of New Jersey, receives £60 from Robert Livingston to go "towards the Paying of the New Jersey Soldiers."

GLC03107.00253

Receipt for £39

Livingston paid Matthews £39 at the request of Colonial Governor Hamilton "for subsisting of the men [soldiers] Detatch from the Jerseys sent for there Majesty's Service to the frontiers of albany."

GLC03107.00259

Passport for Livingston to travel to England

Grants permission "to transport the said Robert Livingston & Retinue without hindrance or molestation."

GLC03107.00267

Testimony of Thomas Parmiter regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Deposition of Thomas Parmiter, former gunner in fort recaptured from Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00268

Testimony of Thomas Parmiter regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Copy of Parmeter's testimony, accounts for several barrels of powder.

GLC03107.00269

to Gov. Fletcher re: testimony regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Deposition of both Livingston and Abraham de Peyster discussing barrels of powder discovered when Jacob Leisler surrendered. The aforesaid barrels of powder were removed from the "Public Magazine," and were the property of several merchants...

GLC03107.00270

re: testimony regarding Livingston and de Peyster's powder

Roos testimony discussing the powder owned by de Peyster and Livingston being requisitioned by Leisler. Roos was keeper of the magazine at the time of the rebellion, and gave this testimony at the requester of de Peyster and Livingston.

GLC03107.00271

A decision in Livingston's case requisitioning reimbursement

The decisions of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, ordering that Livingston be paid the Interest, totalling £688 Sterling.

GLC03107.00281

Petition re: reimbursement of 15 barrels of Powder

15 Barrels of Gunpowder owned by de Peyster, while stored in the New York City magazine, were requisitioned by Jacob Leisler during his tenure at the head of the Provincial Government and never returned. De Peyster petitioned the Council in London...

GLC03107.00282

Passport for Robert and John Livingston to travel through Europe [in French]

Pass for Robert Livingston and his son John, to travel through Portugal, Spain, and France on their trip to London to be reimbersed for fiscal outlays.

GLC03107.00287

Petition re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston details his disbursed funds in an effort to be reimbursed for his victualling expenditures from 25 December 1699 to 26 April 1700.

GLC03107.00519

Deposition of Robert Livingston re: Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy

Livingston's legal deposition, naming Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy Collector of the Excise of the County and City of Albany for the term of one year.

GLC03107.00526

to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies

James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...

GLC03107.00539

to Robert Livingston re: prohibition from exportation of horses to Canada

Nanfan sends his condolences on the loss of Livingston's daughter, and requests news on the failed Commission of Mr. Weaver and the possibility of receiving pay from England. He also forwards an order stating the sending of horses from New York to...

GLC03107.00543

Declaration removing Livingston's salary as Collector of Excise

By decision of the Council of the Province of New York under Governor Bellomont, having experimented by allowing Johannes Groenendyrk to collect the excise on 13 November 1699, discovered that Groenendyrk collected more than Robert Livingston....

GLC03107.00544

to Robert Livingston re: the arrest of Captain Kidd

Campbell writes discussing the events in Parliament revolving around the arrested Captain Kidd. He mentions a nine hour debate and the Earl of Bellomont's being charged with "Obtaining a Comision for Capt Kidd Contrary to the Laws." However, being...

GLC03107.00549

to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's case before Parliament

Graham writes to Livingston in a calming effort, stating "Banish all uneasiness from [your] bosom." Graham states that Kidd, although he would be tried, would not drag down the other investors in the Adventure Galley scheme, claiming that the...

GLC03107.00551

Account of the Excise at Albany

The Account of excise covers the period of 25 March 1700 to 1 December 1700. Also includes an account of rum and liquor expended in households, and an account of debts to the city of Albany.

GLC03107.00554

"List of 21 warrants for my Sallary . . ."

" . . . from 25 of March 1695 to the 25 June 1700 signed by Mayor Bellomont the 14 of September 1700." Livingston's request for payment totalling £682. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00555

to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England

Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very...

GLC03107.00559

to Earl of Bellomont re: request for payment of Livingston's withheld salary

Livingston petitions for the salary granted him by King William III and withheld by Benjamin Fletcher.

GLC03107.00581

Receipt re: salary received from the Earl of Bellomont

Livingston account of moneys due him for his victualling duties. Acknowledges receipt of a portion of it on 9 August 1700 and on 7 November 1700.

GLC03107.00584

to Robert Livingston re: the death of Stephen van Cortlandt

Graham sends his condolences on the death of Stephen Van Cortlandt. He also discusses Livingston's suspension from being Collector of the Excise, which he considers to be "a paradox" when viewed with the same eye as reading of Bellomont's "Esteem"...

GLC03107.00586

to Robert Livingston re: news of forwarded packet from Earl of Bellomont

Nanfan writes to Livingston that he had received a packet from the Earl of Bellomont, which he forwarded to Albany to Livingston and the rest of the Indian Affairs Commissioners. Also, Nanfan writes of the arrival of New Jersey Governer Andrew...

GLC03107.00592

to Robert Livingston re: Lord Bellomont's testimony before Parliament

Graham writes that Lord Bellomont had testified before Parliament for five days regarding the case of Captain William Kidd, and after having completed his testimony and being acquitted from any wrongdoings, Bellomont has issued orders that all...

GLC03107.00593

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Graham writes of the news he recently received from England. The King and Parliament are in accord, according to Graham, and England is willing to join Scotland on its colonial excursion. Merchants have continued their complaints against the...

GLC03107.00594

to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on return from Indian Mission

Nanfan welcomes Livingston's return to Albany, after having been on a mission to the Onondaga tribe in an effort to maintain peaceful relations between the tribe and the colony. Nanfan then further writes that Governor Nicholson, while aboard the...

GLC03107.00596

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's Onondaga mission

Pynchon writes to congratulate Livingston on his return from the Onondaga tribes, realizing the difficulties placed upon him by the French overtures of peace towards the tribe and claiming "If the 5 nations be not debauched by the French but keep...

GLC03107.00597

to Robert Livingston re: Parliamentary hearing on Capt. Kidd's Commission

Nanfan writes to forward news of the Parliamentary hearings discussing the Commission of Captain Kidd. According to Nanfan, who includes a transcribed copy of the minutes of the Parliamentary Committee detailed to investigate this Commission, the...

GLC03107.00599

Tax account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00304

Reiteration of Livingston's petition

Povey restates the case Livingston makes via his petition regarding repayment of disbursements.

GLC03107.00324

Report to King William III re: Livingston's petition

Recommendation by the Lords of the Treasury to William III that Livingston be awarded £100 Sterling annually as a lifetime salary for his position as Secretary of Indian affairs. The signed Lords of Treasury include Godolphin, Ae. Fox, and J. Smith.

GLC03107.00325

to Benjamin Fletcher re: protest against charges laid upon Livingston

Livingston protests the accusations that he took part in "Concealing Letters delivered to me directed to your Excellency and said to be of Publick import."

GLC03107.00360

Census of inhabitants of Albany

Complying with orders from Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Livingston compiled a census of "Christians and Indians" at Albany, comparing the numbers of 1689 with 1697 to account for the number killed or carried away since the beginning of the war.

GLC03107.00369

Receipt re: excise of Albany

Monsey acknowledges receipt of the excise of New York from 25 March 1695 to 25 March 1696.

GLC03107.00376

Grievance re: the closing of Albany's City gate

This grievance brought before the Court of Sessions, requests that the key city gate of Albany be operated in a similar manner to all other gates of the city, in order to allow Schenectady citizens and Albany county residents to transport goods to...

GLC03107.00383

Livingston's Petition to the Earl of Bellomont

Livingston's Petition to Governor Richard Coote, Earl of Bellomont, to receive time before the governor to plea his case against former Governor Fletcher's claims which prevented Livingston from being repaid any money by the crown. Bellomont's...

GLC03107.00416

Account of the Excise at Albany

Accounts for excises at Albany, the amount of rum expended in households, and what Livingston owes as the Collector of Albany.

GLC03107.00431

Account sheet re: excise paid

Livingston's list of excise taxes paid on alcohol in Albany, listing twenty-six payments and their particulars.

GLC03107.00448