1767/07/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the Supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

1739/06/09

Lansing, Jacob Jr., fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of beaver furs and nails

Lansing announces that a shipment of beavers and nails will be sent down to New York and consigned to Robert, Jr's brother John.

GLC03107.02583

1739/11/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods sent to New York

Philip Livingston (1716-1778) sent beaver, racoon, fox, and otter skins to his brother Robert, Jr. in New York.

GLC03107.02588

1739/11/23

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip writes that he wishes to have some animal skins shipped, and despairs that a trading vessel may be lost. He also states that he is afraid that war with Spain is unavoidable.

GLC03107.02589

1740/03/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip gives Robert, Jr. some instructions on shipping furs, and discusses the upcoming voyage of the Jamaica Packet to Bristol, which he believes will be safe and successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02592

1740/11/07

Farmer, Jasper, fl. 1740

Document signed

Title: Bill for goods bound for London on the ship Britannia

The bill states that a quantity of animal skins will be shipped to London on the accounts of John Visger, Jr. and Jacob Ten Eyck on board the Britannia, with Jasper Farmer as the Captain. On the bottom of the bill, noted that it was printed by John Peter Zenger, 1740.

GLC03107.02604

1746/04-1746/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Abraham Mitchel of Philadelphia

Docket notes that this an "account of what skins Br[other] Peter had of Ab. Mitchel, 1751"

GLC03107.02724

1749/01/25

Lilly, Moses, fl. 1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for log wood, beaver hats, and handkerchiefs.

GLC03107.02753

1677/10/20

Palmer, J., fl. 1677-1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1678/02/24

Hall, George, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1679/06/20

Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1679/05/15

Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 depend upon him.

GLC03107.00040

1679/08/22

De Lavalle, Thomas, fl. 1679

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 leaf.

GLC03107.00041

1717/03/27

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: animal skins to be shipped abroad

Philip asks his father to send some skins to Phillip Schuyler so that they may be put on a ship going to Bristol. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01131

1717/07/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts

Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01161

1717/08/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs

Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01181

1677/08/06

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01876

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.

GLC03107.01878

[1728]/09/26

Brockholes, Anthony, fl. 1682-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fur trade

Brockholes informs Livingston of some transactions he has completed, and asks Livinston to send more goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01827

1682/08/05

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document signed

Title: 2nd and 3rd Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Contains the signatures of Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. The document sets the terms for a peace settlement between the agents of Virginia and Maryland, and the northern Indians. Lloyd and Coursey demand 500 beavers to pay for the robbery and plunder, and the commanders of the troop that murdered the Christians. They also request that the northern Indians remain out of their country, and that they call back any troops that may have been sent down.

GLC03107.01922

1683/03/06

Caspers, Jacob, fl. 1683-1684

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

The boat men Jacob Caspers and John Andrese Don acknowledge receipt of six beavers from Robert Livingston for the transport of the six Mohawk Sachems to and from New York for a meeting with the Governor.

GLC03107.01924

1686/05/20

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .

Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade, make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade exclusively to Albany, and that they should stop any Christians from building forts in places that would interfere with their beaver hunting. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01958

1686/09/10

Provoost, Abraham & Elias, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Elias and Abraham Provoost are bound to the city and people of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It is also stated that the Provoosts have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they should decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01964

1686/09/10

Dyckman, Johannes, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Johannes Dyckman and Jacob Borsboom are bound to the city and people of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. The document then explains that Dyckman and Borsboom have passes from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they should decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Dyckman and Borsboom signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01965

1686/09/10

Slingerlant, Cornelius, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Johannes Slingerlant and Hend[rick] Gerritse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Slingerlant and Gerritse have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Slingerlant and Gerritse signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01966