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Fragment of legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary

Copy of the sentence passed in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00014

Rates for Excise in Albany 1678

Excise taxes for alcohol, wine, and other imported items.

GLC03107.00032

Excise Book of Albany

Itemized ledger of excise taxes paid, totalling £ 4628.

GLC03107.00033

Account page for 1679 [in Dutch]

Accounts of public revenue of Albany in 1679.

GLC03107.00035

to Robert Livingston re: discontent of the residents of Albany

Nicolls notes that he understands the discontent of the inhabitants of Albany due to orders sent up by the Council. He also mentions a debt of two beavers due to him and some other financial matters, and concludes by assuring Livingston that he may...

GLC03107.00040

to Robert Livingston re: news from Boston and Oxford

West mentions the Collection of Customs and the General Court of Assizes, and news from Boston that the Parliament at Oxford is being prorogued, due to tensions between the legislature and the King. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00058

to Robert Livingston re: governmental disturbances in New York

Graham mentions civil disturbances occurring in New York, including the treatment of the mayor who "Continues still in Confinement." Graham also discusses having "ord'd 40000 men to be ready at [the Duke of York's] disposall." Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00059

to Robert Livingston re: Sir Edmund Andros, former governor of New York

West sends news of Edmund Andros' reception in London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00060

"An Ancient Prophecy Concerning these Times"

Notes that the prophecy has been in his family for 60 years. Takes the form of a poem. Mentions the Kingdoms of Ireland Scotland and England, along with treachery and the removal of a King.

GLC03107.00082

[in Dutch]

Docket claims letter was written "to the participants of the Colony."

GLC03107.00096

Account of the Revenue of the Excise at Albany

The revenue of Albany was counted from 12 November 1683 to 1 May 1690, collecting £1750. The collection was continued from 28 May 1692 to 25 March 1700, collecting £1663. According to the tabulation, the former total was considered "Before the...

GLC03107.00107

to Robert Livingston re: memoriall to pay a salary to Livingston's son

Bampfeild writes that he will draft a memoriall with Samuel Vetch and Brigadier Hunter to procure a salary for Livingston's son, as Robert had requested in a previous letter.

GLC03107.01460

to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly

Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.

GLC03107.01461

Opinion regarding the agent and auditor general of New York

Livingston asks for some serious consideration of the agent and the auditor general, and how they have worked for New York. He notes that from now on, the revenue of the province must only be handled by some one of the King's appointing, and he also...

GLC03107.01478

"Votes for the 2 Taxes"

Count of votes from the different cities and counties of New York province.

GLC03107.01481

to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line...

GLC03107.01483

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

Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston....

GLC03107.01503

to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort...

GLC03107.01504

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

Bampfeild writes that Livinston's son will receive his salary, and that he has been working to procure royal assent for an Act conceived by Livingston's son. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01506

to Robert Livingston re: report regarding Gilbert Livingston

Bampfeild writes that a favorable report concerning Gilbert Livingston will come through the Board of Trade in a short time. He also discusses the status of some outstanding accounts.

GLC03107.01509

"The Whole Debt of the Colony"

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01514

to Robert Livingston re: gratitude for advice

Bampfeild discusses some matters concerning Philip and Gilbert Livingston, and then thanks Livingston for suggestions regarding his dismissal by the Assembly on charges of neglect.

GLC03107.01518

to Robert Livingston re: Gilbert Livingston's report

Bampfeild writes that he has procured a second report regarding Gilbert Livingston, and that a decision regarding Philip Livingston's commission will have to wait until the Lords of Treasury meet again. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01521

to Robert Livingston re: repairs for the county jail

Robert writes that he has informed the judge and Attorney General that his father is not responsible for damage to the county jail, and is in fact interested in helping with the repairs.

GLC03107.01533