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Account of Robert Livingston

Attached to the account sheet is an order to Robert Livingston to pay a sum of money to Joseph Richards, signed H:V: der Spiegel, dated 15 July 1714.

GLC03107.01067

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01068

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall...

GLC03107.01069

to Robert Livingston re: the madness of the Generall [Nicholson]

John relates an account of the Generall's [Nicholson] mad and irrational behavior that he heard through a Mr. Mackdowell, a man who stayed with John Borland while the Generall was lodged there as well. John states his belief that the Generall...

GLC03107.01070

Account [in Dutch]

The name Cornelis Shermerhorn is written at the top of the account sheet.

GLC03107.01071

to Robert Livingston re: muster orders

Collins explains how conflicting orders regarding muster rolls have come in from various government officials, which has resulted in a great deal of confusion and frustration. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01072

to Robert Livingston re: hopes for Vetch's success in Great Britain

Borland expresses his hope that Vetch meets with some success in Britain, and discusses his own desire to return home as soon as he finds an appropriate moment to absence himself from his duties. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01073

to Robert Livingston re: request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter

Margaret reiterates her request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter on her husband's behalf, and informs her father that she will not return home, as she is due to move into a new house.

GLC03107.01074

to Robert Livingston re: a present of books

Sarah writes to say that she has sent Robert a present of books, as she heard that he was looking for some new entertainment. She also invites Robert and Alida to correspond with her more frequently and keep her updated on the family's health.

GLC03107.01075

to Robert Livingston re: business matters

Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.

GLC03107.01076

Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

GLC03107.01077

The Estate of Margaret Schuyler

The document states that a house on Duke Street, belonging to the estate of Margaret Schuyler, is to be sold among the children.

GLC03107.01078

to Robert Livingston re: offer for the house

Philip writes of an offer he received for a house that his father is selling. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01079

to Robert Livingston re: arrival in Great Britain

Vetch writes to announce his arrival in Britain. He states that he will address the repayment of Livingston's palatine bills, but notes that there is little hope for the repayment of any public money at the present time.

GLC03107.01080

to Robert Livingston re: condition of trees

Hunter announces that he has sent a Mr. Sackel up the river to report on the condition of trees, and asks that Livingston be of assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01081

to Robert Livingston re: sale of the house

Philip states that he has received a final offer for his father's house, and the sale shall be completed shortly. He also asks if he is to arrest Marisie van Rotterdam, and requests that his father send him some tobacco. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01082

to Robert Livingston re: imprisonment of Mr. Falkonier

Gilbert writes to inform his father that he has arrived at his destination and that Mr. Falkonier has been imprisoned there. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01083

to Robert Livingston re: payment to Mr. Sharpas

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01084

to Robert Livingston re: request for payment

Van Dam requests that Livingston pay his outstanding debt by sending van Dam his sloop loaded with "good and new" flour.

GLC03107.01085

to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01086

to Robert Livingston re: payment to be made to Mr. Sharpas

Campbell asks Livingston to pay Mr. Sharpas for the Intelligence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01087

[Map of Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River][in Dutch]

One map depicting the Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River. Depicts borders with Iroquois land. Most likely a section of Livingston's Manor, as Roeloff Jansen's Kill runs through the middle of it. Docket reads: Jurian Deckers Folly.

GLC03107.01088

to Robert Livingston re: request for provisions

Sydenham asks Livingston to grind some corn that he has sent over with his enslaved person, and also to send the enslaved person back with some provisions.

GLC03107.01089

to Robert Livingston re: [illegible]

Vosburgh signed with his initials.

GLC03107.01090

"List of Debtors drawn out of Leidger N F"

List of debtors from Manor of Livingston, Catskill, Claverak, and Kinderhook.

GLC03107.01091

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Contains two other signatures [illegible]. Date on docket is 2 January 1714.

GLC03107.01092

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01093

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01094

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01095

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01096

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01097

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01098

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01099

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01100

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01101

Names of the new ministry

List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01102

"Leendert Conyn & Kiliaen Winne's oath about the Examination. . .

. . .of Joh: Dykemans negro." Both of the oaths attest to the statement made by an enslaved person of Dykeman's that he did not help another enslaved person named Tom commit murder against his master. The statements are signed by Robert Livingston...

GLC03107.01103

to the Council of Boston

The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when...

GLC03107.01104

to Mr. Cuyler re: sale of provisions

Below the letter to Mr. Cuyler are some account calculations and a note by Philip Livingston. Page 2 is an account sheet of provisions sold to different individuals, including Robert and Philip Livingston, from August 1714 to January 1715....

GLC03107.01105

to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: power of attorney

John writes that he will send power of attorney to Robert in order to assist with a financial matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01106

"how many acres the Manr. Renselaerswyk Contains & Manr. Livingston"

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01107

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet contains AN by Livingston indicating that he paid the contents of the account on 5 February 1718, Albany.

GLC03107.01108

"List of Debtors drawn out of my Leidger"

GLC03107.01109

Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston

Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by...

GLC03107.01110

Account of Myndert Maerseles [in Dutch]

Document appears to be written by Livingston or his secretary, and also contains the signature of Myndert Maerseles.

GLC03107.01111

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England

Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters...

GLC03107.01112

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

Jamison explains that he will make a decision regarding Livingston's accounts, and also sends some news from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01113

Certificate that the Justices of Albany were informed of the county tax

GLC03107.01114

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01115

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01116