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to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Borland discusses outstanding financial matters that need attention. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01000

Receipt

GLC03107.01001

to Robert Livingston re: meeting with the Superiors

Phillip tells Robert that the "Superiors" have excused his father's absence at a meeting in exchange for a turkey and some wine, which Philip has arranged to give them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01002

to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child

Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...

GLC03107.01003

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: business and the price of goods

Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01006

to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.

GLC03107.01007

to Robert Livingston re: upcoming elections

Hunter states that a list of candidates for Dutchess County has been compiled, and that Robert Livingston is not excluded from this list. He also assures Livingston that he will be paid shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01008

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 Alida Livingston re: consent to marry

GLC03107.01010

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: the marriage of their children

Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.

GLC03107.01012

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...

GLC03107.01013

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: engagement of John Livingston

Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed...

GLC03107.01015

Account of Robert Livingston

Account for the grinding of wheat and other grains.

GLC03107.01016

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on...

GLC03107.01017

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: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...

GLC03107.01019

to Robert Livingston re: offer to attend to Livingston's business

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01020

to Robert Livingston re: friendly regards to the family

Collins refers to Livingston as his brother, and writes of his and his wife's desire to see the family.

GLC03107.01021

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

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of debts and credits from 4 September to 21 November [1699].

GLC03107.00512

Account of the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany

Expense report of the Mayor Pieter Schuyler and the Aldermen of Albany from 27 September 1699 to 3 October 1699. Hoogan makes a request for payment on the 5 October [1699] and acknowledges receipt of payment on 27 March 1700.

GLC03107.00513

to Robert Livingston re: news of William's family

Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James...

GLC03107.00514

to Robert Livingston re: news of Pirates and a "plague"

Riggs writes to Livingston discussing a "great sickness at Philledelphe . . . above three hundred ded" and an action taken by Pirates by capturing a ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00515

to Robert Livingston re: news of William's sons

William writes reiterating his request for Robert to discover any news of the captivity of Andrew Livingston, and his belief that James Livingston might possibly be dead. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00516

to Robert Livingston re: a voyage to Caledonia

Borland writes to Livingston discussing the trip to the Scottish colony, with an eye towards Livingston donating money and/or supplies to the trip. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00517

to Sydney Lord Godolphin, Treasurer re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston petitioned Sydney Godolphin, Lord high Treasurer of England, to be reimbursed for the victualling of "2 of the Established Companys at New York for four months," from 25 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. On p.2 Livingston enumerates a list...

GLC03107.00518

Petition re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston details his disbursed funds in an effort to be reimbursed for his victualling expenditures from 25 December 1699 to 26 April 1700.

GLC03107.00519

to Robert Livingston re: offers to board Robert Livingston for schooling

Mr. Stoddard offeres to "take a fatherly care" of young Robert Livingston, while offering him board and overseeing his studies towards a legal career, for the small sum of £11 annually. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00520

List of items being brought by Robert Livingston Jr. on his voyage to Scotland

Livingston's son Robert (1688-1775) made a trip to Scotland in 1699, bringing with him such supplies as "a new morning gown," "6 fine hollan Shirts," "a Gold ring & a pare of Silver buttons," and numerous spices. He travelled on the Calledonia with...

GLC03107.00521

Receipt

Noble signed the receipt for 24 shillings to convert the sum from New York to Boston money.

GLC03107.00522

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00523

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

The bill amounted to 72 guilder.

GLC03107.00524

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00525

Deposition of Robert Livingston re: Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy

Livingston's legal deposition, naming Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy Collector of the Excise of the County and City of Albany for the term of one year.

GLC03107.00526

Receipt [in Dutch]

Johannes Schuyler is mentioned in the document.

GLC03107.00527

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00528

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00529

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00530

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00531

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00532

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed.

GLC03107.00533

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00534

to Robert Livingston re: note of introduction of William Lombard

Vetch recommends the bearer of this note, William Lombardi, to Livingston as a "person...you will be verie well satisfied with." Docketed.

GLC03107.00535

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00536

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00537

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Letter to Livingston from his daughter.

GLC03107.00538

to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies

James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...

GLC03107.00539

to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Scotland

Robert wrote home to let his parents know that he had arrived in Scotland after a five week voyage at sea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00540

to Robert Livingston re: offer to board Livingston's son

Stoddard offers to board Livingston's son for 10 pounds annually, in addition to upwards of twenty shillings annually for the son's education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00541

to Robert Livingston re: news from political scene at New York

Graham begins with consolation regarding the passing of Livingston's daughter. He continues by discussing a failed attempt by Gov. Fletcher to gain a commission for a Mr. Weaver, and yet mentions "My Lords interest continues very great at home."...

GLC03107.00542

to Robert Livingston re: prohibition from exportation of horses to Canada

Nanfan sends his condolences on the loss of Livingston's daughter, and requests news on the failed Commission of Mr. Weaver and the possibility of receiving pay from England. He also forwards an order stating the sending of horses from New York to...

GLC03107.00543

Declaration removing Livingston's salary as Collector of Excise

By decision of the Council of the Province of New York under Governor Bellomont, having experimented by allowing Johannes Groenendyrk to collect the excise on 13 November 1699, discovered that Groenendyrk collected more than Robert Livingston....

GLC03107.00544

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00545

Receipt

Louwerse acknowledges receipt of the balance of Livingston's account with John Jacobse.

GLC03107.00546

Receipt

John Livingston paid Johannes Hardenboy the sum of £8 for "half a Sloop."

GLC03107.00547

to "Land Lord" re: request for the completion of Forster's house and lower rent

Discusses the conditions of the house in which he resides, and claims that his rent is too high for the said conditions. He writes "I cannot afford to give 60 pence a year for a house to Sleep in, especially for one that is not yet made intirely...

GLC03107.00548

to Robert Livingston re: the arrest of Captain Kidd

Campbell writes discussing the events in Parliament revolving around the arrested Captain Kidd. He mentions a nine hour debate and the Earl of Bellomont's being charged with "Obtaining a Comision for Capt Kidd Contrary to the Laws." However, being...

GLC03107.00549

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00550

to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's case before Parliament

Graham writes to Livingston in a calming effort, stating "Banish all uneasiness from [your] bosom." Graham states that Kidd, although he would be tried, would not drag down the other investors in the Adventure Galley scheme, claiming that the...

GLC03107.00551

Account sheet re: wages earned on "Susanah"

William Sare, submitted this account of the wages due to 7 men for their labor on the Brigantine Susanah's voyage from Madeira to New York. On p.2 Sare acknowledges receipt of some of the wages from Coll. Gabriel Minvielle and John Barberie....

GLC03107.00552

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00553

Account of the Excise at Albany

The Account of excise covers the period of 25 March 1700 to 1 December 1700. Also includes an account of rum and liquor expended in households, and an account of debts to the city of Albany.

GLC03107.00554

"List of 21 warrants for my Sallary . . ."

" . . . from 25 of March 1695 to the 25 June 1700 signed by Mayor Bellomont the 14 of September 1700." Livingston's request for payment totalling £682. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00555

to Robert Livingston re: explanation for not shipping Livingston's order

Livingston and Stephen Van Cortlandt purchased "Crank"s from John Cutler. Van Cortlandt's item was said to have a defect, while Livingston's was not sent due to a lack of stock. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00556

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00557

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts and credits beginning 26 March 1700.

GLC03107.00558

to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England

Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very...

GLC03107.00559

to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes in order to forward news of the good health of young Robert Livingston. William describes a fire which destroyed the homes of 200 Edinburgh families two months previous, as well as Robert's progress in school ("he is threw the 5...

GLC03107.00560

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £333 for such items as mutton and liquor. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00561

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £363 and 2 shillings.

GLC03107.00562

to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes with an update on Robert's schooling. Firstly, William requests that Robert write to him, as William had received no letter from his brother other than that which accompanied Robert to Scotland. William proceeds to discuss the matter...

GLC03107.00563

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts and credits from 23 April 1700 to 21 December 1700.

GLC03107.00564

Caveat against attaining a patent for land

Caveat against anyone desiring a patent to aquire land behind Jean Libertse's house. Below the caveat is a letter from Fort to [Livingston] explaining the enclosed caveat.

GLC03107.00565

to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Robert writes to his father out of a sense of "humble duty," and assures his father that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00566

"Account of victualling his Majesty's Established forcs at Albany"

Livingston's account of the expenses accrued for victualling troops from 1 May 1699 to 1 November 1700.

GLC03107.00567

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured...

GLC03107.00568

to Robert Livingston re: the trial of Captain Kidd

Riggs writes discussing the trial of Captain William Kidd. According to Riggs, Kidd was being held at Bristol, and would be held until the next session of Parliament, the soonest time possible for Kidd to be tried or pardoned. Also, Riggs writes of...

GLC03107.00569

to Robert Livingston re: assurances regarding the schooling of young Gilbert

Stoddard, being entrusted with Gilbert Livingston's education, writes to assuage the parents of his intentions. Stoddard writes that "I shall take the same [care] of him as if he were my own: & see that he doe carefully impour his time: the young...

GLC03107.00570

to Robert Livingston

Weemes writes discussing the key issue of Europe: the succession of the Spanish throne. With the death of the King of Spain, it is rumored that the throne would pass to the Dauphin of France. Weemes also writes of the ill-fated Scottish Colony of...

GLC03107.00571

to Robert Livingston re: the trial of Captain Kidd

Graham writes to assure Livingston of the passage of any danger which could have been incurred due to Livingston's dealings with Captain Kidd, and to advise that any of the moneys he had advanced for the victualling of the troops would be returned at...

GLC03107.00572

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Riggs writes of the current events as alledged to have occurred, claims that Parliament had been dissolved, and that Admiral Benby sailed back to England from Boston with a ship full of privateers. Finally, Riggs writes of Richard Ingoldsby's desire...

GLC03107.00573

to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Philip sends his respects and assures his parents that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. He also requests that his parents send him pens, pencils, and other school supplies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00574

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00575

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00576

Bill [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00577

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00578

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Also signed by John Abeel.

GLC03107.00579

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00580

to Earl of Bellomont re: request for payment of Livingston's withheld salary

Livingston petitions for the salary granted him by King William III and withheld by Benjamin Fletcher.

GLC03107.00581

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00582

to Robert Livingston re: the deaths of Robert's two brothers

Millie Livingston (Robert's Sister) writes to pass on the news of the deaths of James and William Livingston. She also writes to quell Robert's anxieties about the living conditions for young Robert, who with the death of his uncles would stay with...

GLC03107.00583

Receipt re: salary received from the Earl of Bellomont

Livingston account of moneys due him for his victualling duties. Acknowledges receipt of a portion of it on 9 August 1700 and on 7 November 1700.

GLC03107.00584

to Robert Livingston re: John Livingston's potential marriage to Mary Winthrop

The letter concerns the pending engagement of Livingston's son John to Mary Winthrop. Campbell speaks highly of the Winthrop family and strongly approves of the engagement, and urges Livingston to do the same. Docketed.

GLC03107.00585

to Robert Livingston re: the death of Stephen van Cortlandt

Graham sends his condolences on the death of Stephen Van Cortlandt. He also discusses Livingston's suspension from being Collector of the Excise, which he considers to be "a paradox" when viewed with the same eye as reading of Bellomont's "Esteem"...

GLC03107.00586

to Robert & Alida Livingston re: request for parental blessing upon wedding

John writes this letter from New London requesting "yours and mothers Blesing and Consent" upon his marriage with Mary Winthrop, as the couple has already received the blessings of Governor and Mrs. Winthrop, and claims that if his parents were to be...

GLC03107.00587

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