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to Peter Schuyler re: a farm called Cralo

Livingston requests that his brother-in-law clear the tenants and farmers from Cralo, a tract of land recently purchased by Livingston.

GLC03107.00147

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for the goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in New York. Docketed on verso. Date on docket is 25 June 1687.

GLC03107.00148

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's nephew, value of goods in London

Harwood states that he is shipping the requested goods, along with Livingston's nephew (who is not named in this letter). He discusses the value of some goods previously shipped by Livingston, and also describes how Livingston's nephew will be...

GLC03107.00149

Account of Robert Livingston

An account of the debts accrued in shipping beaver, otter, and bear pelts from New York to London in November 1687 and April 1688. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00150

Merchandise for account of Jacob Harwood of London

Account sheets itemize transactions between Livingston in Albany and Harwood in London, including fees such as shipping and customs duties. Calculates Livingston's debt to Harwood from 10 November 1687 to 5 September 1694.

GLC03107.00151

to Robert Livingston re: offers of friendship and service as a trapper

Cochrane, a French trapper from Canada, uses his knowledge of a Mr. Gregoire to gain contact with Livingston. Fragment of docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.00152

re: Robert Livingston's taxes paid for 1686 and 1687

Stephen Van Cortlandt and James Grahame, managers of "his Majty's Reveune," certify by this document that Robert Livingston had paid his excise of the years 1686 and 1687. P.2 contains a distinct note containing monetary calculations.

GLC03107.00153

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice of goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in Albany. Signed in document. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00154

to Robert Livingston re: invoicing of goods

Harwood sends Livingston an updated total for his account to accompany the invoices already sent. Also, Harwood turns down the prospect of selling "Steele & Iron, & Cuttlasses" and further requests that any personal purchases be invoiced separately...

GLC03107.00155

Account of Robert Livingston

Receipt for the personal belongings of eighteen men, which were sold to Livingston. Items include horses, carbines, calico stockings, and hats. P.3 contains a statement signed by 19 men ordering that Livingston pay the balance of his account with...

GLC03107.00156

Account of the Excise of Albany

Account sheet of excise money collected by Robert Livingston from 11 August 1688 to 11 March 1692.

GLC03107.00157

Minutes of Albany Council meeting

Livingston had applied to the Town Council of Albany for an increase in salary from £15 to £20, because the county of Albany, which had previously allotted Livingston £5, had discontinued this practice. However, the Council denied the request...

GLC03107.00158

Corn disbursement list for troops at Schenectady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00159

Rhyme [in Dutch] re: Leysler

Possibly discusses Leisler's Rebellion.

GLC03107.00160

to Robert Livingston

Pynchon sends news of New England Governor [Edmund Andros's ] excursion to find Indians in Maine, Governor's non-return, leading to fears of his demise. Rumors are passed along about an invasionary fleet sailing from Holland to England carrying the...

GLC03107.00161

to Henry Sloughter

Written to the newly selected Governor of New York, Henry Sloughter, who is still in transit from England. Schuyler has written this letter in an effort to make himself, his associates, and their allegiances known to the new governor, describes the...

GLC03107.00162

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

Account of John Gilbert re: debt to Livingston

Gilbert acknowledges his debt to Livingston and promises to pay it.

GLC03107.00164

Commission for a Justice of the Peace [copy]

Leisler appoints Roger Jacobson to the position of Jusice of the Peace. Certified as a true copy by Robert Livingston. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00165

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

Bond [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00167

"Apprizement of Thomas Cravens Creatures"

Appraisement of various animals, including horses, bulls, bucks, lambs, rams, and hogs.

GLC03107.00168

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

An account of twenty-two cows, sixteen bulls, and forty sheep brought from Tashkanik to Hartford by tenants fearing Indians. Livingston lists the tenants to whom the livestock are divided, and how the animals are branded. P.2 contains a note...

GLC03107.00169

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

Copy of item GLC03107.01.00169. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00170

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing all goods shipped from London by Harwood to Livingston in Albany.

GLC03107.00171