1750/12/22

Glaser, Peter Easton, fl. 1750

Document signed

Title: Rhode Island receipt for repairs to windows at "His Majesty's Goal."

GLC01450.310

1700/02/20

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 pirates in the American colonies ("Maryland, Pennsilvania & the Jerseys") be transported to England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00593

1700/02/20

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Earl of Bellomont was charged and testified in the case. Bellomont, in Nanfan's words, "was cleared by a very great majority consequently with a great deal of honnour." The issue of Major John Schuyler's military excursion to Canada was raised, with Nanfan reminding Livingston of the illegality of "transportation of horses and mares to Cannada…

GLC03107.00599

1701/06/28

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's trial

Jamison writes with the news that Captain Kidd is standing trial for piracy. According to Jamison's two sources, Kidd was tried on one of two dates, April 28th or earlier. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00615

1701/07/07

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: report from trial of William Kidd

Jamison writes discussing Livingston's difficulties with the Provincial Council, and forwards the false rumor that Kidd "has stood tryall & is acquitted." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00618

1704/10/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: to Lord Treasurer re: difficulties in returning to New York with money

Discussion of the hardships endured by Livingston in attempting to return to New York with reimbursed funds. He mentions how two ships carrying part of his money failed to reach New York (one was boarded by the French while the other was lost at sea) and writes of his fears of a debtors prison should he return without any of the funds. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00725

1704/10/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Sidney Godolphin re: difficulties of returning home with money

Copy of p.1 of GLC 3107.01.00725. Discusses inability to be paid salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs position without difficulties (dangerous voyages, bureaucratic entanglements, French privateers).

GLC03107.00726

1706/05/11

Blackham, Richard, fl. 1706

Autograph document signed

Title: Document relinquishing all claims against Robert Livingston

Blackham releases himself from all claims and affiliations with Robert Livingston. Marked "copy" on docket.

GLC03107.00759

1706/05/10

Thomas, Snolling, fl. 1706

Manuscript document

Title: to John Lamb re: warrant requesting delivery of Robert Livingston to John Kither

Requests that John Lamb deliver Livingston to John Kither along with the warrant. Marked "copy" on docket.

GLC03107.00760

1706/05/07

Mackmorran, Robert, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's upcoming voyage abroad

With note from Livingston to Charles Sedwick, 4 May 1706. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00761

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Norton re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00762

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Livingston re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00763

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to Mr. Bogan [fragment] re: help with bail

Livingston "begs a favor" of Bogan and asks him to aid with his bail. A large portion of the letter, and most likely the signature, are missing due to a tear.

GLC03107.00764

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Mackmorran and John Key re: Livingston's debt and finances

Livingston denies any debt to Richard Blackham, and asks Mackmorran and Key to help him with his bail.

GLC03107.00765

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to James Drummond re: instructions for delivering letters

Livingston instructs Drummond on how to properly deliver letters to Mackmorran and Bogan.

GLC03107.00766

1706/05/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document re: action in Court of Common Pleas in Blackham case

Page one appears to be a legal statement regarding Robert Livingston's debt to Richard Blackham. With letters by Livingston to Joseph Ch[illegible], 9 May 1706; Robert [illegible], 9 May 1706; James Dougals, 9 May 1706; and William Livingston, 9 May 1706. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00767

1706/05/08

Drummond, James, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: attempt to obtain a relief warrant

Drummond reports to Livingston that his letters have been delivered. He also informs Livingston of what must be done in order to meet the bail necessary to secure a warrant for Livingston's relief. Docket on verso of letter.

GLC03107.00768

1706/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: legal advice for his cousin

William discusses Robert's legal troubles and informs Robert that he sent some money for his relief. Wishes him a safe voyage back to America. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00769

1706/05

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document re: Livingston's bond to John Key and Wm. Livingston

The document states the conditions of Robert Livingston's obligation to "save defend and keep harm[less]" John Key and William Livingston during the term of his arrest.

GLC03107.00771

1706/05/08

Mackmorran, Robert, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's legal situation

Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. "Not delivered" appears on docket.

GLC03107.00773

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks William to help him "accommodate a matter with R. Blackham." Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00774

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William to help him out of the matter. With letters to Mr. Bogan, 9 May 1706; Mr. Edward King, [no date]; Capt. Key, 9 May 1706, Capt. Pat[illegible], 10 May 1706; and Mr. Joseph [illegible], 10 May 1706. All are concerned with concluding Livinston's legal troubles.

GLC03107.00775

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Bogan re: conditions for R. Livingston's release

Robert Livingston discusses the conditions of his release from the custody of John Lamb, and asks that Bogan assist him with this procedure. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00777