1712/04/14

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston

Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02402

1725/03/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: French lessons

Young Robert thanks his uncle for some shoes, and notes that he hopes to master the French language soon. P.2 contains a letter written to the Mayor regarding trade with the Indians and relations with the French in Canada. The letter is not signed, and is dated April 1725, Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01628

1725/03/20

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: delay in passing an Indian act

Le Heup expresses his frustration with some merchants who have delayed the passing of an Indian act. He also updates Livingston on the settlement of his sons' accounts.

GLC03107.01629

1725/05/31

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Justices of the County of Albany re: fortifications for Albany

Burnet writes that he approves of the Justices' resolutions, but asks them to consider some other places as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01649

1725/07/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade with the far Indians

Philip writes that trade with the far Indians in flourishing at the present moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01653

1725/07/13

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: warrant for Philip Livingston's salary

Le Heup writes that he has drawn up a warrant to obtain Philip Livingston's salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, but is not sure if the King will approve of it.

GLC03107.01662

1725/08/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of war with the French and Indians

Philip writes that a soldier was kidnapped and killed by some Indians, and he fears that this may lead to a war. He blames the French for violence, and believes that they will destroy the continent. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01675

1725/08/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians

Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.

GLC03107.01676

1725/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686

1724/05/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: excise at Albany

Philip writes of the current excise revenues of Albany, and requests that Robert keep him as a trading partner. He also expresses doubt regarding his cousin's chances in the election, and states that it is becoming increasingly difficult to establish trading relations with the far Indians.

GLC03107.01580

1724/05/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Philip desires news of the New England war, and speculates that his cousin will not win the upcoming election. He also discusses his and Gilbert's commissions, and hopes that they will be settled soon; and describes trading practices with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01587

1724/05/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices

Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good trade with some Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01591

1718/08/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assistance loading a ship to London

Pages 3 and 4 contain a letter addressed to "Brother Corlaer" & "Quieder" regarding the 5 Nations and preparations to be made in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01235

1725/09/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: need to watch the Indians

Philip states that they need to keep an eye on the Indians, as he believes the French will try to extend their authority over all of them.

GLC03107.01695

1725/09/23

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: payment of his salary

Philip writes that he is happy that there is some prospect of his salary being paid out of the quit rents of Albany. He fears, however, that this will not be enough for him. He also writes of frustrated trade with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01699

1725/09/24

Letter

Title: to his Excellency re: case with the merchants of London

[Livingston] thanks the Governor for speaking against the merchants of London and how they have disrupted trade. He also discusses the trading situation with the Eastern Indians. On the bottom of p.2 is written: "To Evert Wendell Esq. attorney at Law These are to Impower you for me and in my name to sue George Wilson before any Court of Record within."

GLC03107.01704

1711/08/17-1711/08/28

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter

The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and inquire as to how to dispose of French prisoners. Governor Hunter answers that he will forgive all that join the expedition, and instructs the Indians to give Christian prisoners to the English, who will in turn give Indian prisoners to the 5 Nations. A count of the number of Indian soldiers is given, as well as an account of the gifts presented…

GLC03107.02103

1711/08/26

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Proposals of the 5 Nations to Robert Hunter

The Sachems ask the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York to pay the salary of Robert Livingston, who has served the position of Secretary of Indian Affiars without receiving a just salary.

GLC03107.02104

1711/08/28

Council of War

Manuscript document

Title: Proceedings at a council of war

The Council asks that accounts be made for the victualling of soldiers, the Commissioners procure as many carpenters as possible, provisions be delivered to soldiers and Indians with great speed, and surgeons be instructed to tend to casualties, among a number of other orders.

GLC03107.02107

1712/05/13

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Indian Nations [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02108

1712/02/10

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Letter signed

Title: to the Commissioners for regulating the palatine affairs re: approaching enemy

Schuyler writes of news that the enemy is approaching, and requests that the Commissioners send their palatines to Albany with the greatest speed and urgency. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02109

1713/02/27

Huddy, Charles, fl. 1713

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Ingoldesby re: mischief of Johannis Lucas

Huddy writes that Johannis Lucas spread rumors among the 5 Nations, telling them that the English planned to take their land away. Consquently, discontent has spread and many Indians, including the Skachtkook Indians, appear to be removing to other areas.

GLC03107.02110

[1713]

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Indians

The document warns the Indians not to trade with the French, who lie and cheat in order to weaken the Indians and make them more vulnerable in the time of war.

GLC03107.02112

1714/05/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of Alida Schuyler's house

Philip describes his unsuccessful attempts to sell Alida Schuyler's house, which is old and poorly kept. He also wishes his father the best of luck in obtaining his warrants and salary, but acknowledges that it will continue to be a most difficult endeavor. P.2 contains a copy of a letter from the Commissioners to the Governor, 13 May 1714, Albany. The letter discusses an upcoming meeting of all Indians at Onondaga, and that the Indians were warned not to inform a single white man of this event. The Commissioners fear a clandestine plot, and therefore send a spy to inform them of the…

GLC03107.02114

1714/09/25

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the propositions of Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations express their solidarity with the English, and their determination to maintain peace with them. They agree to try to make peace with the "flatheads" of Carolina, and to stop their young men from killing and stealing English cattle and crops. The 5 Nations also agree to give free passage to and trade with the "far nations" that may wander through their country. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02115