1700/01/04

Livingston, James, fl. 1698

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the prison at Carthagina in Colombia, where he was "worse treated than their slaves." James also writes of the failings of the Scottish colony at Darien in Panama and the petitioning of King William III to allow a Scottish Parliament to sit in session. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00539

1700/01/04

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Scotland

Robert wrote home to let his parents know that he had arrived in Scotland after a five week voyage at sea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00540

1700/01/13

Stoddard, Solomon, fl. 1699-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer to board Livingston's son

Stoddard offers to board Livingston's son for 10 pounds annually, in addition to upwards of twenty shillings annually for the son's education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00541

1700/01/16

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from political scene at New York

Graham begins with consolation regarding the passing of Livingston's daughter. He continues by discussing a failed attempt by Gov. Fletcher to gain a commission for a Mr. Weaver, and yet mentions "My Lords interest continues very great at home." Furthermore, Graham discusses the case of Captain William Kidd, where Kidd's maid was forced to request some of the £ 8000 in gold owned by Kidd in the hands of a Capt. Clarke. Grahams tells Livingston that "if that [Kidd's fortune] could be secured, it might safe you of your bonds." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00542

1700/01/18

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Canada was prohibited until further orders or the arrival of newly appointed Governor Bellomont. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00543

1700/01/27

Cosens, B., fl. 1699-1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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. Therefore, the council "board are of opinion that for his Majesties Service the said Robert Livingston do not receive any Sallary as Collector of the Excise of the City and County of Albany," the salary previously being £50 annually. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00544

1700/02/15

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00545

1700/03/11

Louwerse, John, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Louwerse acknowledges receipt of the balance of Livingston's account with John Jacobse.

GLC03107.00546

1700/03/11

Hardenboy, Johannis, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

John Livingston paid Johannes Hardenboy the sum of £8 for "half a Sloop."

GLC03107.00547

1700/02/06

Forster, Miles, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Land Lord" re: request for the completion of Forster's house and lower rent

Discusses the conditions of the house in which he resides, and claims that his rent is too high for the said conditions. He writes "I cannot afford to give 60 pence a year for a house to Sleep in, especially for one that is not yet made intirely habitable." Furthermore, Forster discusses the lack of fresh water and chimney, finally proposes that the house be completed and the rent be abated, instead of his leaving for "the offer of 2 or 3 [other] houses."

GLC03107.00548

1700/03/07

Campbell, Duncan, fl. 1694-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 made to understand that it was Bellomont who had secured Kidd's arrest, Parliament allowed Bellomont's transgressions to be overlooked. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00549

1700/03/07

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00550

1700/03/18

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 factionalized Parliament would not destroy the reputations or fortunes of either Livingston or Bellomont.

GLC03107.00551

1700/03/21

Sare, William, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: Account sheet re: wages earned on "Susanah"

William Sare, submitted this account of the wages due to 7 men for their labor on the Brigantine Susanah's voyage from Madeira to New York. On p.2 Sare acknowledges receipt of some of the wages from Coll. Gabriel Minvielle and John Barberie. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00552

1700/03/22

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00553

1700/12/01

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1700/09/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document

Title: "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

1700/03/25

Cutler, John, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: explanation for not shipping Livingston's order

Livingston and Stephen Van Cortlandt purchased "Crank"s from John Cutler. Van Cortlandt's item was said to have a defect, while Livingston's was not sent due to a lack of stock. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00556

1700/12/10

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Autograph document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00557

1702/02/02

Ootgout, Hendrick, fl. 1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts and credits beginning 26 March 1700.

GLC03107.00558

1700/03/29

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 apprehensive of an Indian warr in N England and have raised men which they have sent to the east ward for their security it is Conceived that our Indians are in Concert with them but that is a point must be tenderly managed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00559

1700/03/30

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes in order to forward news of the good health of young Robert Livingston. William describes a fire which destroyed the homes of 200 Edinburgh families two months previous, as well as Robert's progress in school ("he is threw the 5 declinations and comparisons he hath not a good memorie but a very good capacatie and understanding") and his hearing of the news that Margaret Livingston was involved with Samuel Vetch, a pairing William decries only if Robert has not granted his blessing. William completes his letter with news of his son James' return from sea after an arduous…

GLC03107.00560

1700/12/27

Hoogan, William, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £333 for such items as mutton and liquor. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00561

1700/12/28

Broadhurst, Jonathan, fl. 1698-1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £363 and 2 shillings.

GLC03107.00562

1700/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes with an update on Robert's schooling. Firstly, William requests that Robert write to him, as William had received no letter from his brother other than that which accompanied Robert to Scotland. William proceeds to discuss the matter of Robert's schooling, including his being placed with a schoolmaster at Leith. William reiterates the need for new articles of clothing for young Robert, as his clothes and trunk were consumed in the fire William previously wrote of. William tells Robert the story of the messenger of the letter, David Viliant, and requests that he be offered…

GLC03107.00563