1707/01/27

Dykman, Johannes, fl. 1707

Manuscript document

Title: The Manor of Livingston [in Dutch[

The document is written in Dutch and includes a number of different authors. Additionally, it covers a long period of time, from 27 January 1707 to May 1709. It seems to concern the administration of the Livingston estate.

GLC03107.00791

1707/08/16

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Manuscript document

Title: Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother

Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including [Brant] Schulyer, Johannes Schuyler, G[illegible] van Cortlandt, R Livingston, Alida Livingston, John Collins, and Margaret Collins.

GLC03107.00794

1708/06/10

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Fragment pertaining to Manor of Livingston

Fragment of a larger document related to a financial matter.

GLC03107.00797

1712/12/19

Van Nikus Jans, Ontwerp, fl. 1712

Manuscript document

Title: Testament

Personal will and testament of [Ontwerp van Nikus Jans].

GLC03107.00947

1713/02/24

Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714

Manuscript document

Title: to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch

The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk County, in which he agrees to cooperate with the order, dated 24 February 1713, Boston. The entire document is marked as a true copy of the original. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00988

1713/02/16

Anderson, William, fl. 1713

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: estate of Dr. George Lockhart

Anderson explains how the executors of Dr. Lockhart's estate are having difficulty finding his papers, and therefore need the assistance of Livingston, who was Commissary of Albany during Lockhart's service. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00992

1689/08/08

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Constables of Albany re: warrant to transport effects of Tounis Williams

Dongan orders Jacob Sanders, Robert Sanders, and Albert Ryckman as Constables of Albany, to transport the personal efefcts of Tounis Williams to Robert Livingston to be held until the proper heir appears.

GLC03107.00163

1690/03/03

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Will and Testament of Robert Livingston

Livingston's son John is named as the heir to Livingston Manor. The lands are divided amongst John, Philip, Robert, and Gilbert, while the houses in the town of Albany are divided amongst Margret and Johanna . His wife was to receive land as well, contingent on her "pure widowhood." Livingston further names his wife as executrix of his will, and divides the estate of his parents and that of his wife's parents equally amongst all his children. He wills the sum of £50 along with clothing and "necssaries" to his nephew Robert .

GLC03107.00166

1691/11/05

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Decision of the Albany Justices of the Peace

Decision regarding the inheritance of the estate of Jo Barentse Wemp.

GLC03107.00197

1719/04/29

Graham, Margaret, fl. 1719

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of money due to patrimony

As the executor of the estate of James Graham (the deceased father of Margaret Graham), Robert Livingston made a payment to Margaret on account of her patrimony.

GLC03107.01276

1721/04/15

Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the sale of her mother's house and land

Elizabeth states that she has been administering her husband's estate in his absence, and sadly explains how her mother has been forced to sell her house and land in Norwich, and move to her house in New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01365

[1722/09/02]

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament

The document is a new copy of Robert Livingston's last will and testament, and annuls all previous wills.

GLC03107.01366

1721/04/24

Manuscript document

Title: "Warrant to sell the Cochins Land"

The warrant authorizes the sale and disbursement of the land belonging to a certain Mrs. Cochin, who has been condemned for murder. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01369

1721/07/06

Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settling the affairs of the late John Livingston

Elizabeth discusses the settlement of John's affairs, and thanks Robert for doing all he has to perpetuate John's memory. She also describes her loneliness, and thanks Robert for an offer to move in with him and Alida. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01376

1781/04/20

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit her brother

Alida expresses her desire to visit her brother, and complains of her financial troubles. She hopes the executors for her deceased husband will send her some money, and notes "it is very Lamen[table] that in these times of Distress there is no justice done [illegible] Widow & Fatherless, but praysed be god he has given me a friend in you." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03400

1782/03/27

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her from her deceased husband's estate, which has been unjustly withheld from her. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03426

1762/07/26

Newkerck, Cornelius, fl. 1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband, who are the administrators of the late uncle's estate.

GLC03107.02994

1766/06/12

Tingley, Agnes, fl. 1766

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your Compasionate Disposition) that you will not Deny the Just request of the Widow & Fatherless."

GLC03107.03062

1766/09/22

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Marriage contract between Robert Livingston, Jr. and Gertrude Schuyler

The indenture, presided over by Peter Du Bois, makes provisions for the welfare of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s intended wife, Gertrude Schuyler, if Robert, Jr. should die before her. Signed by Robert Livingston, Jr., Gertrude Schuyler, and Peter Du Bois.

GLC03107.03070

1779/05/20-1779/10/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He upholds his claims to a certain creek, and warns that he will continue to defend his right to this property. With address leaf and docket on verso. The docket states that the letter is a copy.

GLC03107.03390

1779/10/18

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

1725/04/19

Thong, Thomas, fl. 1723

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

Thomas Thong accepts payment for the account of Robert Livingston on behalf of his deceased father, Walter Thong.

GLC03107.01534

1723/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01542

1723/01/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

[1723/01/13]

Smithsen, Anthony, fl. 1723-1726

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01544