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Invoice for goods purchased by Livingston
1695/10/11
Barry, Thomas, fl. 1695
Record of Livingston's purchase of fabric from Richard Gilbert. Receipt of payment acknowledged by Thomas Barry.
GLC03107.00300
Record of payment to Richard Harrison
1695/10/12
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Record of payment to Richard Harrison on p.1. Harris acknolwdges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00301
Account of Robert Livingston
Spiros, Samuel, fl. 1695
Record of Livingston's purchase of cloth from John Pyke made on 12 October 1695.
GLC03107.00302
Account of Robert Livingston with Thomas Gough
1695/10/30
Worster, Thomas, fl. 1695
Record of Livingston's purchase of various food items from Gough made on the 21 October 1695.
GLC03107.00303
Tax account of Robert Livingston
1698/10/20
Cortland, Phillip, fl. 1698-1726
GLC03107.00304
October 30, 1695
Account of Livingston's purchases of sundry goods, including canvas and duffells.
GLC03107.00305
1696/01/20
Baker, John, fl. 1696
Record of Livingston's purchase of fabric from Baker on 2 October 1695. Baker acknowledges receipt of payment on 20 January 1696.
GLC03107.00306
Bond for Arbitration
1695/11/07
Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695
Harwood and Richard Meriwether have agreed to honor the decision of arbitrators in their legal case.
GLC03107.00307
"Memorandum of Robt Livingston's Case with" Harwood and Meriwether
1695/11/09
Livingston's account of a financial dispute with Jacob Harwood and his partner, Richard Merriwether. According to Livingston, Harwood and Merriwether have caused him a great deal of financial damage, and therefore owe him money.
GLC03107.00308
"Robert Livingston's Case with Jacob Harwood & R. Meriwether"
1695/11/11
Livingston contends that he does not owe Jacob Harwood any money, and that any moneys collected by Harwood using the power of attorney sent by Livingston expressly for the case of Livingston v. Thomas Dongan were collected and to be held in trust for...
GLC03107.00309
Steamboat Point on Yellowstone Lake
1871
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 290.
GLC03095.83
Castle Geyser, Fire Hole Basin
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 294.
GLC03095.84
Castle Geyser and Hot Spring, Fire Hole Basin
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 295.
GLC03095.85
Giant Geyser, Fire Hole Basin
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 296.
GLC03095.86
Grotto Geyser, Fire Hole Basin
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 297.
GLC03095.87
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 298.
GLC03095.88
Extinct Hot Spring, East Fork of the Yellowstone River
Hot Spring Series. Negative number 305.
GLC03095.89
Point of Rocks, On the Beaver Head
No series assigned. Negative number 308.
GLC03095.90
Beaver Head Can[y]on
No series assigned. Negative number 310.
GLC03095.91
No series or negative number assigned.
GLC03095.92
[View of a stockade with several men gathered at entrance gate]
Negative number 347.
GLC03095.93
[Group portrait of five Native American men]
No series assigned. Negative number 349.
GLC03095.94
[Group of five Native American women with young girl and baby]
No series assigned. Negative number 350.
GLC03095.95
[View of uncovered teepee frame with three Native Americans inside]
No series assigned. Negative number 351.
GLC03095.96
[View of open teepee with seven Native Americans inside]
No series assigned. Negative number 361.
GLC03095.97
The Odometer
Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 307.
GLC03095.98
The Elk
Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 304.
GLC03095.99
to Silas Stringham
2 September 1861
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Welles, Secretary of the Navy, congratulates Stringham, Flag Officer and Commander of the Atlantic Blockading Squadron, for the Squadron's August 1861 capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark, North Carolina. Declares "The successful result thus far of...
GLC03097.02
to Alexander McDougall re: plans for 1778 campaign, conditions in the army
1778/04/08
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Written as Commander in Chief. Also mentions his fears for a small pox outbreak in the army
GLC03104
Formation of the army commanded by General George Washington for the present campaign
circa 1779
The manuscript lists totals of 10,803 and 1,396 soldiers, with an additional 1257 detached men in General John Stark's brigade. Lists regiments from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
GLC03105
[Regarding African American troops in Missouri]
24 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
President Lincoln states that commissioners are "to appraise negroes in Missouri." Mentions that he was previously unaware of General Order No. 135 issued in mid-November 1863 by General John McAllister Schofield, in command of the Department of...
GLC03096
to Samuel Mercer
8 September 1861
Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876
Written at Fortress Monroe. Stringham, Flag Officer and Commander of the Atlantic Blockading Squadron, writes to Mercer, Captain of the Wabash, flagship of the Squadron. Reports, "It affords me pleasure to be the medium for forwarding to you a copy...
GLC03097.01
28 August 1861
Bulkley, James Henry, 1834-?
Bulkley, Captain's Clerk on board the Wabash, reports to Mercer, commander of the Wabash. Records details of the 28 and 29 August capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark, located on the Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina. Reports times when firing occurred...
GLC03097.03
to Jesse Cochran re: question of Indian allotments, actions of Cherokee Council
1890/07/30
Bushyhead, Dennis W., 1826-1898
Also discusses the desires of the Delawares and Shawnees for allotments and his desire to remove disagreements in policy from the courts.
GLC03098
To: Jonathan Mason.
1820/10/04
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Regarding Gov. William Shirley, dismissal of Col. John Quincy and the British government's arbitrary practices in Quincy, Mass.
GLC03099
to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics
1812/05/26
A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president
GLC03100
[Two wall maps of the province of New York and surrounding areas] [Decimalized]
circa 1775
Montrésor, John, 1736-1799
GLC03101
The Atlantic Neptune [selected maps and charts]
1780-1781
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824
GLC03103
A Plan of Quebec and environs... in 1759
1777
Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC03103.01
A Chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay
1781
The key shows the French and English fleets. Surveyed 7/20/1776. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 36.
GLC03103.02
A Plan of the town of Newport
Companion print and detail of #3103.02, the chart of Rhode Island. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC03103.03
A Chart of Boston Harbour, 1781
Possibly a later impression of Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 3, who notes that it comes principally from the survey of George Callendar, 1769.
GLC03103.04
Nautical remarks and directions for Boston Harbour
GLC03103.05
A View of Boston taken on the road from the Dorchester, May 30 1776
GLC03103.06
Castle William [near Portsmouth]
1780
An unusual image: a very small one for the huge sheet.
GLC03103.07
A Chart of New York Harbour
Not in Nebenzahl "Battle Plans of the American Revolution."
GLC03103.08
Untitled view of New York City, known as "the woody heights view"
GLC03103.09
A Chart of the Delawar [Delaware] River, etc. with military key
Two views of the upper and lower river, showing the place of Philadelphia on it. Surveys from 1777. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.
GLC03103.10
The Harbour of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina
With a view of the city from the south side. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC03103.11
A Sketch of the environs of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina
The key provides military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 79, who notes a later state.
GLC03103.12
A Sketch of the operations before Charlestown [Charleston, S.C.]....
The key provides detailed military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.
GLC03103.13
A Sketch of the battle near Camden in South Carolina, August 16, 1780
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 89, who notes that the order of battle is correct while the terrain appears to be inaccurate.
GLC03103.14
Untitled chart of the coast of Georgia and South Carolina [Savannah]
Includes small plan of the siege of Savannah in a cartouche.
GLC03103.15
Letters and documents of the Livingston-Redmond family of New York (decimalized).
1637-1850
Livingston, Family
GLC03107
Genealogical table of the Livingstons descended from Robert, from 1676 to 1850
1676-1850
Livingston Family
Complete Title: "Genealogical Table Showing the Principal Public Offices, Military Commissions, Etc., Held by Robert Livingston, First Lord of the Manor of Livingston, and His Descendants, including Men who have Married Ladies of this Family, from A...
GLC03107.00001
Ledger of accounts in Rotterdam for the year 1670 [in Dutch]
1670
Cover ink has faded, leaving an almost illegible cover title, "Journal." Entered in three columns: a fractional entry code, the particulars of the entry, and the amount of the entry. Livingston kept this ledger for his shipping business, as dozens of...
GLC03107.00002
to his Mother (Janet Fleming) re: [in Dutch]
1671/01/01
GLC03107.00003
"The charges of apprehending and securing Cockcatammuy & Callaquomy..."
1673/12/12
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
An Itemized bill of expenses incurred in the capture and incarceration of two Native Americans.
GLC03107.00004
Journal of Robert Livingston's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean
1673
Handwritten journal detailing Robert Livingston's "Voyage Comeing Over" from Grenock, Scotland to Charlestown in New England in America. .
GLC03107.00005
Copy of Robert Livingston's voyage journal of 28 April 1673
1888/06
Livingston, J., fl. 1888
Docketed "Copy. 'Journal of my Voyage coming out April 28th 1673.' The original in my possession many years - lost. disappeared mysteriously - JL June/88." Transcription is not entirely faithful as several words and phrases are omitted in this copy...
GLC03107.00006
to the Comissaries of Albany re: missing Mr. Carler
1667/08/17
Nicolls, Richard, 1624-1672
Nicolls discusses a Mr. Carler, who has disappeared in the winter without any news of his whereabouts or survival. It continues by reporting Nicolls' willingness to report in Dutch "when I write anything of Consequence." Docketed on address leaf...
GLC03107.00007
Excise book [in Dutch]
1675/09/09-1683/05/30
GLC03107.00008
Special court proceeding signed by Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]
1676/08/25
Proceedings of a Special Court case in Albany between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Mssrs. Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne. The case decided that Renselaer must pay Messrs. Leisler and Milborne damages to the amount of 1500 £ sterling. P.2 offers...
GLC03107.00009
Special court proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]
1676/08/29
Proceedings in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00010
Legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary
Proceedings of case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler. Leisler and Milborne have returned to the Court to request that Renselaer redact all statements made about Leisler and Milborne, and that he also pay the amount...
GLC03107.00011
Deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]
1676/08/17
Concerns the case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00012
A bond [in Dutch]
1684/04/15
Gardenier, Andries Jacobse, fl. 1684
Legal bond regarding a debt. Livingston is mentioned in the text.
GLC03107.00113
Manuscript [in Dutch]
1684/05/29
Besselz, Gerard, fl. 1684
Also signed by Nicholas Van Beech, Anna Homadt and Lorenzo Bassels. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00114
Account of Teunis Williamse
1685/12/01
Contains a number of different documents. P.1 is an account sheet containing the name of Robert Livingston. P.2 and 3 concern the account of Williamse, and contain the signatures of Albert Ryckman and Robert [illegible]. P. 4 and 5 contain larger...
GLC03107.00115
Request for a final accounting of the estate of Tounis Williams
1684/07/24
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Governor Dongan orders the constables of Albany to deliver an account of the estate of Tounis Williams, deceased, and any other relevant items, to Robert Livingston.
GLC03107.00116
1684/08/13
Benbrigg, Joseph, fl. 1684
Account of items Livingston purchased from Benbrigg and the amount that Livingston owes for these items.
GLC03107.00117
Land patent for Robert Livingston
1684/11/04
Robert Livingston's original deed for a tract of land purchased from two Indians and located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in a region known as Roeloffe Johnsons Kill. In return for this tract of land, Livingston's yearly "Quit Rent" due...
GLC03107.00118
Legal document re: the estate of Anthonia Slackboome
1684/10/14
Van Dyck, Cornelius, fl. 1684
Written and signed by both Cornelius van Dyck and Johannes Provoost, administrators and trustees of the estate of Antonia Blackboome, widow of the late Arent van CorLaer. The document certifies the transfer of a tract of land to Johannes Clute. The...
GLC03107.00119
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
1684/10/16
Bent, Peter, fl. 1684
Account sheet detailing debts of Robert Livingston to Peter Bent. P.2 contains scattered mathematical equations. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00120
Land Transaction with Major Dirkursses
1684/10/26
Livingston conveys unto Maj. Dirkursses a tract of land contained within Roeloff Johnsons Kill occuppied by Jacob Vosburgh's farm. "Agents Letters" printed on verso.
GLC03107.00121
1684/10/29
Bueno, Joseph, fl. 1684
Livingston's account with Bueno for provisions including molasses, pewter, and tobacco, totalling £57.
GLC03107.00122
Collections and salary of Robert Livingston
Santon, Lucas, fl. 1684-1686
Santon, governmental Paymaster for the province of New York, is forwarding Livingston his salary of £432 for his posts of Secretary of the town of Albany and Secretary of the Board of Indian Commissioners.
GLC03107.00123
Financial document [in Dutch]
1684/12/01
Wendel, Johannes, fl. 1684-1685
Regards a financial matter between Wendell and Livingston.
GLC03107.00124
1684/12/09
Janser Bleker, Jan, fl. 1684
Concerns a financial matter between Livingston and Bleker.
GLC03107.00125
Request for Livingston to lend money
1684/12/04
Skaiffe, Christopher, fl. 1681-1684
Skaiffe requested that Livingston loan 100 guilder to Elis. Barnes. A note appears at the bottom of page stating that the document was received by Livingston on the 9 December 1684.
GLC03107.00126
Account sheet [in Dutch]
1684/09/16
Philip, fl. 1684
GLC03107.00127
Legal document [in Dutch]
1685/05/21
Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752
The document seems to concern the affairs of David F. Schuyler. Also contains the signatures and seals of Pieter Schuyler and Robert Livingston on p. 2. P.3 contains a note signed by David F. Schuyler.
GLC03107.00128
1685/08/27
An expansion of Livingston's original tract of land at the Roeloffe Johnsons Kill to add an additional 600 acres of land (these being adjacent to the furthest expanse of the Province of New York on the border with Connecticut, and therefore not...
GLC03107.00129
1685/05/05
Jacob Janse Gardinier is named in the text.
GLC03107.00130
1685/06/04
Van Westenhook, Lant, fl. 1685
GLC03107.00131
1685/05-1689/06
Coyman, Andrin, fl. 1685-1689
Coyman, who previously sold Livingston grain and meat, requests the balance of £340 and 5 shillings due to him to be paid. Date on docket reads June 1713.
GLC03107.00132
1684/12/23
Van Loon, Jan, fl. 1684
GLC03107.00133
1686/06/26
Account sheet tabulates the cost of carrying a case of beaver from New York to London, accruing to £141.
GLC03107.00134
An expansion of Livingston's original tract of land at the Roeloffe Johnsons Kill to add an additional 600 acres of land (these being adjacent to the furthest expanse of the Province of New York on the border with Connecticut, but not adjacent to his...
GLC03107.00135
1686/07/22
A reiteration of the two previous grants of lands given to Livingston, with the words "all which several tracts or parcels of Land lying together." As the two parcels of land as granted were not adjacent, the connection of these masses of land...
GLC03107.00136
1688/11/20
Complete tabulation of Livingston's account with Harwood with an itemized balance of £1034.
GLC03107.00137
Receipt re: payment of £300 for the charter of the town of Albany
1686/07/21
Coker, Thomas, fl. 1678
Shows that Philip Schuyler and Robert Livingston, "Commissioners for the City of Albany," have paid £300, in the form of both money and Beaver pelts, to Thomas Dongan "on account of the Charter granted to the City of Albany." Also contains the...
GLC03107.00138
to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell Livingston's goods
1686/01/01
Blackall, John, fl. 1686
Blackall thanks Livingston for inducing his mother to consign a case of beaver pelts to him, and hopes that he may succeed in selling them in London. Requests that Livingston send him further consignments.
GLC03107.00139
1695/08
Harwood's bill for goods and services rendered to Livingston, beginning in March 1687 and ending in June 1694. Total amounts to £1835.
GLC03107.00140
Request for payment from Livingston
1686/03/25
Request for funds collected by Livingston as Collector of the Excise in Albany. Also signed by John Smith as a witness.
GLC03107.00141
A reiteration of the Land Grant of 1686, with a review of the rights and privileges forthcoming to Livingston and his heirs as Lords of Livingston Manor. This grant also states that Livingston's annual rent is to be decreased to twenty-five...
GLC03107.00142
Account of Mssrs. Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston
Bownes, Andrew, fl. 1686
Record of a sum due to Andrew Bowne by Schuyler and Livingston.
GLC03107.00143
Account of provisions and beer delivered to the forces at Albany
1693
An account book, itemizing the recipients of all the provisions delivered to the garrison at Albany by Livingston (who held the office of victualer to the garrison at the time) and to the Indians of the region, also by Livingston (who also held a...
GLC03107.00144
Account of the Excise of Albany
1687/03/25-1688/03/25
Account of finances for the County of Albany for the year 25 March 1687 to 25 March 1688.
GLC03107.00145
Harwood's account sheet records all transactions between himself and Robert Livingston from 19 March 1687 to 30 October 1694. According to Harwood's calculations, there was an outstanding balance due to Harwood of £661. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00146
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