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to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Letter concerns provisions, as indicated on docket. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00414

Fragment of deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary

English translation of GLC03107.01.00012. Pertains to case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00013

Fragment of legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary

Copy of the sentence passed in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00014

to Robert Livingston re: difficulties with the ship Algiers

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00015

to Robert Livingston re: health concerns, a purchased horse

Gibb inquires about Livingston's health, followed by news of his recent recovery from an ailment. He also questions Livingston on the purchase of a horse which was promised to Gibb. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00016

Account of William Parker re: debt to Robert Livingston

Reckoning of the account held by William Parker for Robert Livingston, claiming Parker owes 80 guilder to Livingston.

GLC03107.00017

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay the balance of his account

Palmer requests that Livingston pay his overdue balance, preferably in beaver. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00018

to Robert Livingston re: overtures of continued friendship

Brigby discusses carrying Livingston's letters to England when he travels thence. He informs Livingston that he drew forty-eight shillings on Livingston's name for expenses. In a postscript, Brigby notes that it is a pity that Livingston has not...

GLC03107.00019

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Ledger page detailing the financial transactions which took place between Livingston and Van Cortlandt between 7 October 1678 and 26 April 1681. The transactions total £823 18s.

GLC03107.00020

to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of debts

Hull requests that Livingston honor his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00021

to Robert Livingston re: Hall's experiences as a trapper

Hall describes his existence as a trapper and also sends news of Livingston's dog. He offers to send the dog to Livingston as soon as the opportunity arises. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00022

to Robert Livingston re: questioning whether Livingston received seeds

Greenshalgh asks to be informed if Livingston received his previous letter, in which he enclosed two packets of seeds. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00023

to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of ten shillings

Nicolls discusses the "backwardness in payment for . . . Commissioners," and requests that Livingston outlay 10 shillings to a Capt. Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00024

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's debt to Sampson Dewar beginning on the 24 July 1678 for items such as pipes of wine and barrels of flour.

GLC03107.00025

to Robert Livingston re: business dealings in Albany

Cooper discusses all the creditors who claim to be owed money by Livingston, mentioning Messrs. Bringly and Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00026

to Robert Livingston re: discussion of provisions sold by Livingston

Shaw discusses the supply of beer, apples, oranges, etc., to Livingston's sellers of provisions. The letter also discusses the possibility of Livingston travelling to London. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC03107.00027

to Robert Livingston re: Holyoke's travel to New York to discuss debt

Holyoke apologizes for the inconvenience of his travel to New York, but is willing to do so if necessary to discuss Livingston's indebtedness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00028

Account of Richard Pretty

P.1 records the sum of money owed by Richard Pretty, and is signed by S[tephen] van Cortlandt and [Stephen] DeLancey. P. 2 contains a letter signed by van Cortlandt and DeLancey stating that Robert Livingston is to act as authorized agent to collect...

GLC03107.00029

Pretty's complaint against Capt. Salisbury

Pretty complains of assault by Capt. Salisbury, but requests that it be kept from his wife and brother. P.2 records Salisbury's debt to Pretty, and is dated 25 October 1678. Docketed on p.2. Written at Fort James (formerly Fort Amsterdam)

GLC03107.00030

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston reply

Greenshalgh expresses a desire to hear from Livingston and longs to see Albany and his friend [Livingston] who is currently there. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00031

Rates for Excise in Albany 1678

Excise taxes for alcohol, wine, and other imported items.

GLC03107.00032

Excise Book of Albany

Itemized ledger of excise taxes paid, totalling £ 4628.

GLC03107.00033

Testament of Capt. Silvester Salisbury [in Dutch]

Signed in the margins by Johannes Wendell and Robert Livingston's secretary.

GLC03107.00034

Account page for 1679 [in Dutch]

Accounts of public revenue of Albany in 1679.

GLC03107.00035

to Robert Livingston re: overtures of amiability

Wolley informs Livingston that there is no news in town noteworthy of his attention, and invites Livingston to correspond with him more regularly. In a postscript he expresses his desire to visit Albany, but explains that he may not be able to due...

GLC03107.00036

to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother

Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible...

GLC03107.00037

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay his bill

Holyoke requests in the letter at several times that Livingston "doe [sic] as you promised" and pay the money due to Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00038

to Robert Livingston re: reception of posts and pelts, Livingston's marriage

Nicolls responds to the letters he received from Livingston, also mentioning "foure beaver" pelts he received in the same packet. Nicolls congratulates Livingston on his upcoming marriage to Alida Schuyler. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00039

to Robert Livingston re: discontent of the residents of Albany

Nicolls notes that he understands the discontent of the inhabitants of Albany due to orders sent up by the Council. He also mentions a debt of two beavers due to him and some other financial matters, and concludes by assuring Livingston that he may...

GLC03107.00040

to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on marriage

De Lavalle sends wishes for "all the happinesse in this world" to Livingston and his new wife, and requests that Livingston forward De Lavalle's eleven beaver pelts to Mr. John Robinson who is presently with Livingston in Albany. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00041

to Robert Livingston re: request for correspondence

Having sent "2 very great packetts with 9 or 10 packets inclosed," Sharpe requests a reply. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00042

to Robert Livingston re: request for payment

Holyoke continues his efforts to induce Livingston to repay his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00043

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.00044

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

List of debits accrued by Livingston in transactions between 23 January 1680 and 30 March 1682.

GLC03107.00045

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

An account of transactions from 1680.

GLC03107.00046

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on p.2.

GLC03107.00047

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet for transactions between Robert Livingston and Albert Ryckman between 24 June 1680 and 5 September 1680.

GLC03107.00048

Account fo Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00049

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00050

Document of a court proceeding [in Dutch]

Document concerns Robert Livingston, Alida Schuyler, and Nicolaus van Rennselaer. Contains names of seven individuals present, including C. van Dyk.

GLC03107.00051

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Alida Livingston to Robert Livingston dated November 16, 1680 regarding the delivery of lard barrels.

GLC03107.00052

Fragment of account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00053

Court proceedings discussing Alida Schuyler's assumption of late husbands debts

GLC03107.00054

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Much of the document is damaged and is therefore illegible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00055

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Stephen Van Cortlandt to Robert Livingston dated June 24, 1681. Van Cortlandt discusses the details of possible debts paid by Livingston to Captain Brockhals on behalf of John Gilbert. Written in Dutch.

GLC03107.00056

to Robert Livingston re: comments on a report from Schenectady

Brockholes dismisses a report from Schenectady as idle talk coming from a drunken man. A good portion of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00057

to Robert Livingston re: news from Boston and Oxford

West mentions the Collection of Customs and the General Court of Assizes, and news from Boston that the Parliament at Oxford is being prorogued, due to tensions between the legislature and the King. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00058

to Robert Livingston re: governmental disturbances in New York

Graham mentions civil disturbances occurring in New York, including the treatment of the mayor who "Continues still in Confinement." Graham also discusses having "ord'd 40000 men to be ready at [the Duke of York's] disposall." Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00059

to Robert Livingston re: Sir Edmund Andros, former governor of New York

West sends news of Edmund Andros' reception in London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00060

Legal document [in Dutch]

Signed by Robert Livingston's secretary.

GLC03107.00061