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to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00625

"My Reply to Mr. Weaver's Answer" re: Livingston's salary

Livingston's petition contesting Royal Collector Thomas Weaver's decision to revoke all "warrants" granted to Livingston. These warrants, which are payments for Livingston's expenditures in victualling the troops at Albany and other such layings-out...

GLC03107.00628

to Robert Livingston re: support and friendship

Winthrop begins with a diatribe against the "Blockhead that past through the Towne with the maile" and subsequently did not pick up a letter which Winthrop had intended for Livingston. He then writes more seriously of his support for Livingston in...

GLC03107.00632

to Robert Livingston re: asking for business advice

John writes of his "bisenes faling out so unhapeley" that he is presently leaving New York for New London with £350 "worth in goods fitt for that Countrey." He also writes that Lord Cornbury, the newly appointed Governor for New York, had set sail...

GLC03107.00643

to Robert Livingston re: recent news from England

Weemes writes that with the arrival of "our members of Parliament," mail from London arrived as well and that he would proceed to forward Livingston's mail. He also discusses Lt. Governor Nanfan's failure to provide for the garrison at Albany....

GLC03107.00648

to Robert Livingston re: Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York

Riggs begins with a claim that he "hartylie wish[es] our garrisons weare in as good order as you saye our nebors are," and then discusses the upcoming arrival of newly-appointed Governor Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury. He also sends word of life at the...

GLC03107.00651

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of transactions beginning on the 24 November 1701 and continuing until 1703/[04].

GLC03107.00652

to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Watts writes of the suppositions surrounding Samuel Vetch's ship, still laden with its cargo of spirits and furs. Capt. Vetch's journal of the excursion, along with his papers (receipts for the illicit goods and the like), were discovered aboard the...

GLC03107.00657

to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Vetch's abandoned ship

Campbell sends the account of Lt. Governor Nanfan pertaining to Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship, in which it claimed contraband items (18 casks of brands, beaver skins, scarlet cloth) were found on board. He says "wee all Long to heare what is become...

GLC03107.00658

Deposition asserting Livingston's claims

Riemer, the Mayor of New York, asserts in this deposition that Robert Livingston swore before him and God that he (Livingston) had not received any of the £1196 4 shillings 3 pence alleged to have been taken by him from the Earl of Bellomont.

GLC03107.00666

Petition to Viscount Cornbury re: Livingston's fiscal investigation

Petition from Robert Livingston to new Colonial Governor Viscount Cornbury, in which Livingston details the pains he had to endure in his "persecution" over public funds. P.4 contains a note in response to Livingston's petition, dated 10 June 1702 by...

GLC03107.00676

to Viscount Cornbury re: delays in accounting for monies received

Livingston writes apologizing for delays in the complete accounting of funds received since 25 March 1696, claiming that the records were delivered to Stephen van Cortlandt, who died in 1701. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00677

Account sheet re: fees required as Court Clerk

Bill for £16 1 shilling 4 pence following the trial of "4 negroes for murder." Fees were included for such items as "Suppoena for [11 witnesses]" "Swearing the above 11 witnesses before the grand Jury" "Swearing an officer to keep the Jury" and...

GLC03107.00678

Accounts re: estate of late Gabrise Minvielle

Expenses regarding the estate of Gabrise Minvielle, including "Tobacco Pipes" "Examining the Copy of the Will & the Copy of the Probate" and "finishing the Inventory [of the Estate]," and also two notes of debt to Messrs. Barbary and Hardenbrouck....

GLC03107.00682

"Sister Cortlandt's Reckoning" re: Bellomont's debts to Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of financial transactions from 2 November 1702 to 7 May 1703. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00684

re: Petition to King and House of Commons

The "freeholders and farmers of the City and County of Albany," due to their displeasure at the manner in which they are treated by the Provincial Government, have created a petition to be signed by themselves as well as those of neighboring counties...

GLC03107.00689

Prescribed remedy for an ailment

Dr. Pender's cure consists of "anniseeds, sweel fennel seeds, dill seed. . . root of white saxifrage," along with "crabs Eyes, the seeds of wild briar hens & jaw bone of a pike." This mixture is to be ingested the day before and after the new and...

GLC03107.00691

Confirmation of Livingston's Will

Robert Livingston, seeing as he his to return to England, confirms his last will and testament, adding some addenda. Livingston appends his will so as to provide for his son Gilbert, and daughters Jo[h]anna and Margaret.

GLC03107.00695

Receipt re: payment of debt

Williams acknowledges receipt of the balance of 8 shillings from Livingston.

GLC03107.00697

to Lords of Trade and Plantations re: difficulties of sea travel

Livingston's description of efforts of French Privateers to capture the ship upon which Livingston made the voyage to England. He also states his desires to travel from Bristol to London, so as to report to current New York provincial affairs, and to...

GLC03107.00698

Reinstatement of Livingston as Secretary for Indian Affairs

Findings of the Lords of Trade and Plantations that Robert Livingston be reinstated as "Secretary for ye Indian affairs with his Salary of one hundred pounds Sterling per annum," supplemented with Queen Anne's orders that "the Governor or Commander...

GLC03107.00702

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00710

"Invoyce of Two Bales and one Trunk and four Barrells of Merchandise . . .

. . . shipp'd by me Robert Livingston on board of the ship Cathrine Capt. Mathia de Hart Command. bound for New York, on my proper account and Risque." Goods shipped include different types of fabrics, such as linen, calico, and muslin. On p.3...

GLC03107.00716

to Lord Treasurer re: review of Livingston's claims

Having reviewed Livingston's claims for reimbursement, Ranelagh appends his previous report and advises that all moneys that had been requested be paid.

GLC03107.00719

to Lord Treasurer re: difficulties in returning to New York with money

Discussion of the hardships endured by Livingston in attempting to return to New York with reimbursed funds. He mentions how two ships carrying part of his money failed to reach New York (one was boarded by the French while the other was lost at sea)...

GLC03107.00725

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for aid

Livingston requests that the Comptrollers of the Army represent to the Lord of the Treasury his case regarding repayment of his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.00729

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

P.1 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00737. Petition requesting audit of evidence presented by Livingston in his request for reimbursment. Pages 2 and 3 contain an itemized list of 8 pieces of evidence substantiating Livingston's claim. Docketed on verso...

GLC03107.00738

Account sheet re: various travel expenses

Expenditures on meals and tobacco, totaling £8 16 shillings.

GLC03107.00746

Account sheet re: travel expenses

Expenses for meals and lodging.

GLC03107.00748

to Queen Anne re: Petition for back salary

Requests the Queen to order the reimbursment of three and a half years of salary unreceived, as well as moneys disbursed throughout victualling. Below Livingston's petition on p.2 is a note from C. Hedges forwarding the petition to the Lord High...

GLC03107.00749

Confirmation of amount still owed to Livingston

Oath that Livingston had not received any part of the £252 9 shillings 1 pence found to be due to him.

GLC03107.00751

to Robert Mackmorran and John Key re: Livingston's debt and finances

Livingston denies any debt to Richard Blackham, and asks Mackmorran and Key to help him with his bail.

GLC03107.00765

to Robert Livingston re: attempt to obtain a relief warrant

Drummond reports to Livingston that his letters have been delivered. He also informs Livingston of what must be done in order to meet the bail necessary to secure a warrant for Livingston's relief. Docket on verso of letter.

GLC03107.00768

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of expenses accrued while travelling to Gravesend and at Gravesend from 8-10 May 1706. With note initialed by Livingston promising to pay John Key the amount shown.

GLC03107.00770

to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks...

GLC03107.00774

to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

to Mr. Edward King re: R. Livingston's bail

Robert explains the state of his bail, and expresses concern regarding his voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00778

Note of payment to William Livingston

Robert Livingston promises to pay a sum of money to William Livingston "on demand."

GLC03107.00783

to Robert Livingston re: plans for departure

Stucky, who is on board the Unity at Deale, informs Robert that he hopes to depart shortly. He also expresses his pleasure that Robert will be joining him, and arranges to send for Robert to meet him at Portsmouth, where they will presumably...

GLC03107.00785

Invoice of goods on the Unity

Invoice of goods shipped by Robert Livingston on board the Unity bound for New York. Most of the invoice consists of different types of cloth and textiles, including cotten, linen, and wool.

GLC03107.00789

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00795

Account of Mr. Hendrick Hanse

Balance sheet recording the debt and credit of Hendrick Hanse. Covers a range of dates from 1707 to 1719. With note on p.2 signed by Hanse, 9 April 1722, Albany, in which he acknoledges receipt of the balance from Philip Livingston. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00798

to Robert Livingston re: advising Margaret about Samuel Vetch's character

Jannet Miller writes to her uncle in an effort to dissuade him from granting his blessing on his daughter Margaret marrying Samuel Vetch. Miller writes that Vetch is hated by "al his country and that for his evil deads." She then tells of young...

GLC03107.00588

Fragment pertaining to Manor of Livingston

Fragment of a larger document related to a financial matter.

GLC03107.00797

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

In the letter, George [Garb] apologizes for certain individuals acting with such little regard for their officers. He condemns their "taking planks," and warns that such proceedings should be stopped immediately. He also mentions distributing beef...

GLC03107.00818

to Alida Livingston re :[in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00820

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00833

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00834

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00839

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00843

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00845

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00852

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00853

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

In a brief letter Borland discusses the current state of Livingston's account and gives some news of Coll Vetch and his family. Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of Livingston's account with Borland. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00855

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions

Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as...

GLC03107.00858

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00871

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00872

to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston's presence in Albany

Livingston's relations, (John Schuyler, John Collins, Phillip van Corlandt, Geertrayd van Cortlandt, and Phillip Schuyler), request that he travel to Albany in order to help them settle accounts and finish the sale of a plantation. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00877

to Robert Livingston re: request for an answer to enclosed letters

Sharpe forwards two letters from Bristol and requests that Livingston respond by the 28 of May, which is when the boat is due to return. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00882

Account of the squadron gone to Canada

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

GLC03107.00886

"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .

. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."

GLC03107.00888

to Robert Livingston re: charges against Palatines

Smyth writes to say that "an example will be made of those Palatines who Robbed Mr. Bagges," and requests that Livingston send him an account or order in connection with the affair. He also sends news of the death of Mr. Broughton. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00892

to Robert Livingston re: meeting to share the "flaw"

Wood informs Livingston that William Weid has employed someone to survey the "flaw," and requests that Livingston meet with them to share it out, or he will otherwise lose it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00897

to Robert Livingston re: a letter from Livingston's son

Baggs forwards a letter from Livingston's son, and requests that Livingston send him a letter from Mr. Cast. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00898

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00899

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00902

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00904

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00908

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston go to the [fly]

White explains that the [fly] has been measured, and requests that Livingston join him and the other proprieters at the location. He also asks that Livingston bring the rum and sugar that he promised to the surveyor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00921

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00926

to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks

John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to...

GLC03107.00928

to all Constables and Officers of Albany and New York re: order to arrest 2 men

Livingston gives the names and descriptions of two men, John Symons and Sam Samson, who are guilty of stealing wheat and money from him. He orders that all officials watch for the two criminals so that they may be arrested and properly dealt with.

GLC03107.00929

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's accounts

Clarke informs Livingston that he will look over his accounts, and requests that Livingston pay no more on a specific one. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00933

to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave

Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.

GLC03107.00937

to Robert Livingston re: word from Madame Livingston

Saltonstall explains how he had a visit with Madame Winthrop and her daughter Mary, who is married to Livingston's son John. Saltonstall tried to persuade Mary to travel to New York, but she was in such poor health that she could not travel. He...

GLC03107.00939

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

Testament

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

GLC03107.00947

to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death

Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.

GLC03107.00948

to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home

Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00950

to Robert Livingston re: matters regarding shipping and an invoice

Borland writes to update Livingston on some goods he ordered. He also included a copy of the invoice dated 30 April 1713, Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00952

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00954

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment

Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00957

to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Boston

John relates news of his and his sister Jo[h]anna's health, complains of an attack of gout, and awaits news and payment of money from Britain.

GLC03107.00963

to Robert Livingston re: news of her arrival in Boston

Jo[h]anna informs her father of her arrival in Boston where she has met her sister and fallen ill.

GLC03107.00964

to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks

Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00965

to Robert Livingston re: request for a slave and indentures

One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Gilbert Livingston dated April 8, 1713. Expresses to his father that he would send him an enslaved person and to assist him in retaining a young palatin boy as a servant. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00974

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00981

"List of small Debts owing at Sopus and Dutchess County"

Below the list of debts, Livingston appoints his son Gilbert as his attorney to resolve the debts.

GLC03107.00987

to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay

Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00989

to Robert Livingston re: items left at Livingston's home

Blackwell asks Livingston if he may retrieve some items that his wife left at Livingston's home a few months ago. The letter is followed by a statement by Jacob Timerman, who acknowledges receiving the goods from Livingston in Blackwell's name....

GLC03107.00994

to Johanna Livingston re: hopes of seeing her sister in Boston

Also contains ALS from Samuel Vetch to Jo[h]anna Livingston in which Vetch apoligizes that his wife missed Jo[h]anna earlier that year, and he hopes that they may meet in Boston in the Spring. Both send their sympathies for the death of Mary...

GLC03107.00996

to Robert Livingston re: the death of his wife Mary

John expresses sorrow over the loss of his wife, and informs his parents that he has sent them 2 rings, which he prays they will accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00998

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01004

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01005

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John asks for his parents's consent to marry the daughter of Sarah Knight, and mentions that if they desire, his sister Jo[h]anna may give them a truthful account of the woman.

GLC03107.01009

to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.

GLC03107.01011

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....

GLC03107.01014

to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022