ca. 1701

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Manuscript document

Title: [to Mr. Stoddart] re: goods for Gilbert Livingston

Young Robert Livingston, in whose hand this letter is apparantly written, writes to Gilbert Livingston's schoolmaster in an effort to maintain congenial relations. He sends his wishes that "I hope [Gilbert] is a good Boy and Learns his Book and obeyes his Master and Mistres," and authorizes the purchase of a pair of shoes for Gilbert, promising to send the money at the first opportunity.

GLC03107.00659

1704

De Forest, Philip, fl. 1698-1704

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of transactions beginning in 1701 and continuing until 1704.

GLC03107.00660

November 25, 1723

Haskoll, John, fl. 1723

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: permission for Livingston to have bills of exchange

Haskoll informs Livingston that his Excellency has stated that Livingston may have the bills of exchange.

GLC03107.01527

November 17, 1723

Haskoll, John, fl. 1723

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: promise to send bills

Haskoll promises to send Livingston's bills to his Excellency.

GLC03107.01529

July 13, 1724

Bayard, Samuell, fl. 1711-1725

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01605

1727-1728

Suths, Johannis, fl. 1727-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01815

circa 1585-1763

Davenport, Thomas

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Peeter Van Brugh & Johannes Cuyler

Van Brugh and Cuyler purchased shroud and some other materials.

GLC03107.01823

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: "a Lyst of Rents due to the estate of father Livingston"

GLC03107.01825

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: "Reasons offer to the arbitrators why they ought not to allow . . .

of Jacob Harwoods sham sale of Robt. Livingstons Tallys of 1670." P.1 of the document outlines how Harwood's actions anulled any legitimate sale. P.2 is an account of how Robert Livingston came into possession of a part of the estate of Coll. Dongan. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01829

circa 1585-1763

Hitchcok, John, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Junior re: offer to lease a farm

Hitchcok offers to lease a farm that Robert Livingston recently purchased.

GLC03107.01830

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Rulings in court cases

The document lists various individuals who have brought cases before a court in Albany, and notes the settlement made in each one.

GLC03107.01831

circa 1586-1763

Nelson, John, ?

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .

. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.

GLC03107.01834

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Newfoundland on the account of Archbald Cummings

Livingston shipped bread, beer, and biscuit by order of John Borland on board the good Pink.

GLC03107.01835

circa 1585-1763

Ells Smith, Thomas

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Thomas Ells [Smith] for work he did for Livingston's house.

GLC03107.01838

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of fur trade

GLC03107.01839

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Account of goods purchased and sold [fragment]

GLC03107.01840

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet

GLC03107.01841

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet

Account records the values of 30 pistoles, and bundles of bills.

GLC03107.01842

circa 1654-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Receits & Assigna[tions] Relateing Coll: Dongan" [fragment]

GLC03107.01844

January 6, 1696

French, Phillip, fl. 1696

Autograph document signed

Title: "A Coppy of Mr: Antill acctt of Charges on My goods and Mr: Livingston . . .

. . . of which Mr. Livingston is to pay 3/5 and I two fifths."

GLC03107.01845

circa 1585-1763

Shelpe, Shadrach, fl. 16th century

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: List of debtors [fragment]

GLC03107.01848

circa 1585-1763

Van Cortlant, Anna Maria, ?

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01851

1676

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Charter of Albany

The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed whenever necessary, and that hunting passes may not be issued. It also lays the ground for the formation of a body politic, and mandates the issuance of land patents to residents. Finally, it states that the area of land called Schachkook will remain in the possession of the Indians that live there. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01862

September 1, 1726

Grant, Thomas, fl. 1719-1726

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Thomas Grant's son, Ebenezer Grant, signed for the receipt of the account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01726