1694/12/07

Lodwick, Charles, fl. 1694-1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony of Thomas Parmiter regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Deposition of Thomas Parmiter, former gunner in fort recaptured from Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00268

1694/12/07

Parmeter, Thomas, fl. 1694

Autograph document signed

Title: Testimony of Thomas Parmiter regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Copy of Parmeter's testimony, accounts for several barrels of powder.

GLC03107.00269

1694/12/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: to Gov. Fletcher re: testimony regarding Leisler's Rebellion

Deposition of both Livingston and Abraham de Peyster discussing barrels of powder discovered when Jacob Leisler surrendered. The aforesaid barrels of powder were removed from the "Public Magazine," and were the property of several merchants (including Robert Livingston). Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00270

1694/12/07

Roos, Gerrit James, fl. 1694

Autograph document signed

Title: re: testimony regarding Livingston and de Peyster's powder

Roos testimony discussing the powder owned by de Peyster and Livingston being requisitioned by Leisler. Roos was keeper of the magazine at the time of the rebellion, and gave this testimony at the requester of de Peyster and Livingston.

GLC03107.00271

1695/08/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Livingston's petition to the Committee of Trade and Plantations

Livingston petitions the Committee of Trades and Plantations to reimburse him for losses accrued during altercations with the French and Indians, and the unrest of Leisler's rebellion. Livingston grounds his petition on the claim that the sum of these losses threaten his position as a merchant. Docketed on p.5 and on verso of document.

GLC03107.00279

1695/02/13

Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768

Manuscript document

Title: Petition re: reimbursement of 15 barrels of Powder

15 Barrels of Gunpowder owned by de Peyster, while stored in the New York City magazine, were requisitioned by Jacob Leisler during his tenure at the head of the Provincial Government and never returned. De Peyster petitioned the Council in London for a reimbursement of the fifteen barrels, which was certified by John Nicholas and the petition verified by Governor Benjamin Fletcher (who pled that due to the on-going King William's War, reimbursing de Peyster would be contrary to the well being of the colony).

GLC03107.00282

1689/10/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Rhyme [in Dutch] re: Leysler

Possibly discusses Leisler's Rebellion.

GLC03107.00160

1689/12/28

Leisler, Jacob, fl. 1689-1700

Manuscript document

Title: Commission for a Justice of the Peace [copy]

Leisler appoints Roger Jacobson to the position of Jusice of the Peace. Certified as a true copy by Robert Livingston. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00165

1690/06/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Governor Bradstreet re: French and Indian encounters on the frontiers

Livingston writes of his regrets for the capture of the settlement at Cascoe Bay by the French and their Indian allies, and his belief of a need to "Subdue Canada." He then mentions writing to the Government at Albany in an effort to discover the strength and readiness of the men assembled of the Iroquois five nations, and an outbreak of Small Pox in the Albany area. He also writes of the take over of the government of New York (by Jacob Leisler, whom Livingston only mentions). Page three is a copy of the letter written by Livingston to Capt. Nicholson, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia,…

GLC03107.00172

1696/11/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account sheet from ledger book [mostly Dutch with some English]

Includes one page in English, describing an "Account of Money disbursed by Rt. Livingston in Procuring of 10 Barrels of Powder which were taken from him and Major Peter Schuyler by Jacob Leysler in the time of the late Revolution." The remainder is a record of accounts in Dutch.

GLC03107.00175

1690/03/27

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Nottingham re: French intrusions, William and Mary

Livingston writes imploring assistance from England in repulsing the incursions into New York made by the French and their Indian allies. He also sends news of Albany's joyful reaction to the crowning of William and Mary, and the news of Jacob Leisler's requests that Albany submit to his command. Livingston forwards news of the massacre at Schenectady as well.

GLC03107.00182

1690/03/27

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Ferguson re: Leisler's Rebellion

Livingston discusses the joy felt with the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England, though he admits that joy has been tempered by the actions of Jacob Leisler. Discusses how Albany is dealing with the present situation.

GLC03107.00184

1692/03/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet of provisions disbursed during Livingston's absence from Albany

An itemized list of the beef, pork, and peas which were distributed during Livingston's absence from Albany during Leisler's rebellion.

GLC03107.00205

1769/12/02

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolution in the House

Peter Robert states that the legislative House has adopted a resolution dictating that no money will be given to Troops. He also notes that he is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Capt. Walker, who is carrying money that Peter Robert must use to pay off some debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03216

1769/12/23

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of John Lamb for libel

Peter Robert gives an account of a proceeding against John Lamb for libel, and notes that the Sons of Liberty are on his side and will work to exonerate him.

GLC03107.03219

1770/01/22

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: uproar in the City

Peter Robert states that there has been great turmoil in the City since some British soldiers attempted to cut down the liberty pole. A number of skirmishes between citizens and soldiers resulted, with some blood shed, and Peter Robert notes that men are no longer safe in their own houses. He also mentions a proposed bill that would prevent the Manor from voting for County members.

GLC03107.03228

1770/02/05

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: commotion regarding the Liberty Pole

Peter Robert states that there has been a great uproar in the City regarding the destruction of the Liberty Pole, and explains that they are looking for a new place to erect it.

GLC03107.03231

1770/02/19

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: seditious uprisings in the City

Duane states that "We are now run mad with Faction & party; not in defense of our Common Rights, but against each other," and criticizes the seditious plots that seem to proliferate at the moment. He explains that he lives in constant fear of violent uprising, and advises Robert, Jr. and his family to disassociate themselves from any seditious characters.

GLC03107.03235

1775/11/06

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: attempts to calm tension with England

John Patterson writes that he shall soon set out for Philadelphia, and notes that the people there seem to have become more moderate due to changes in the Assembly. In addition to this more moderate political sensibility, Patterson hopes that the export trade with England will be opened soon. He also expresses a desire for some kind of reconciliation with Great Britain, and thankfully believes that the peace of New York is secure for the moment. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03326

1775/06/07

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war

"Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so humiliating a Condition they have drawn the sword against our suffering Friends as Traitors and Rebels, and the Authority of Parliament is called in to starve the Southern as well as the Eastern Colonies into base submission." Duane states that a war must be fought in order to obtain liberty, and believes that their ultimate victory will make all of…

GLC03107.03331

1775/02/19

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending goods back to England

Peter Robert writes that a ship carrying goods just arrived from London, but is presently under armed guard to ensure that nothing is unloaded from the ship. He believes that "the People in general are determined she [the ship] shall go back."

GLC03107.03322

1681/06/08

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 leaf.

GLC03107.00059

1712/08/25

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: departure for Annapolis Royal

Margaret writes that she plans to depart for Annapolis Royal to visit her husband, and expresses concern for her sister's health. She also notes that the situation in Annapolis is calm, and there has been no news of mutiny in the garrison there.

GLC03107.02236

1690/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Governor, Council, and Representatives of Connecticut re: Jacob Leisler

Livingston thanks the Governor and Council of Connecticut for considering some earlier propositions, and also wishes to give them an update of affairs in Albany since Jacob Leisler took over. He explains that many are starving and oppressed in Albany, and the situation with the French and Indians has worsened. The people of Albany are awaiting the arrival of a Governor from England, but Livingston asks if the united colonies may in the mean time appoint a general to head Albany, as Leisler has only wrought further disruption.

GLC03107.02031

1690/06/18

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Letter

Title: to the Governor and Council of Boston re: war with French, Jacob Leisler

The letter discusses the current situation in Albany with regard to the war with the French. It also explains the calamity of Jacob Leisler's authority, and the immediate need for a new Governor of Albany and New York. P.4 contains a note to Dirk Wessels in Dutch. Letter marked as a copy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02032