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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

Reinstatement of Livingston as Secretary for Indian Affairs [copy]

Findings of the Lords of Trade and Plantations, supplemented with Queen Anne's orders that "the Governor or Commander in Chieff of her Majesties Province of New York for ye time being, is to give ye necessary Directions for Restoring and Readmitting...

GLC03107.00703

Livingston's Petition to Lord high Treasurer Sidney L Godolphin

Livingston petitions for the issuance of "nine years Salary" as Secretary of Indian affairs in an effort to continue to victual the forces at Albany.

GLC03107.00704

"Invoyce of one Cask and three Bales of Merchandise . . .

. . . ship'd by me Robt. Livingston on board of the ship Adventure Capt. Robt. Sinclair Commander bound for New York, on my proper account and Risque . . .." Invoice for merchandise including dishes, textiles, and clothing. On p.4 there begins a...

GLC03107.00705

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00706

Petition to Queen Anne re: repayment for outlays

P.1 contains the petition of Robert Livingston for the repayment of his salary in Albany. P.2 contains a note in which "Her Majesty" refers the petition to the Lord High Treasurer. This is followed by a note dated 29 April 1704 from William Lowndes...

GLC03107.00707

"The Voucher and Prooffs of Robt. Livingston's debt . . .

. . . which he claims of the Crown sett forth in his Petition and Case to her Majestie." Livingston itemizes the sums due to him and provides proofs for each claim. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00708

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the New York Marcht. Signed by three Assurers for the sum fo 50 pounds each: William Walford, Thomas Humfreys, and William Jordan. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00709

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00710

Petition to Queene Anne re: repayment for outlays

Copy of p.1 and 2 of GLC 3107.01.00707 (excluding petition). Livingston's transmittal letter, and the letters forwarding petition from the Queen to the Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00711

to Earl Ranelagh and Mr. Blathwayt re: Livingston's petition

Transmittal letter accompanying Livingston's petition to the Lord of the Treasury, Sidney Godolphin. Certified as a true copy from the entry in the Treasury Books by M. Granges.

GLC03107.00712

to Lord Treasurer re: Livingston's petition

Ranelagh and William Blathwayt, members of the Council of the Treasury, present to the Lord Treasurer (Sidney Godolphin) a detailed account of Livingston's entire petition. They conclude by recommending that the matter be referred to Lord Cornbury...

GLC03107.00713

Account sheet re: debts due to the army serving in New York

Itemized list of moneys owed to officers and suppliers of the soldiers stationed in New York. On p.3, Ranelagh certifies the document on 5 July 1704 as a true copy of the original delivered by the "Commission for Stating and determining the debts...

GLC03107.00714

Memorial to Lord Godolphin re: Livingston's Petition

Appeal of the last clause of the findings by Mr. Blathwayt and the Earl of Ranelagh regarding salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs. Blathwayt and Ranelagh recommended that the salary debate be returned to the prerogative of Lord Cornbury, to which...

GLC03107.00715

"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

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Kathrine. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00717

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped from London to New York via the Dove. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00718

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

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary

In a petition addressed to the Lord Treasurer Sidney Godolphin, Livingston requests repayment for victualling from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. P.2 contains an ALS from William Blathwayt to Earl of Ranelagh dated 20 June 1700; re: warrant to...

GLC03107.00720

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary [copy]

Copy of GLC3107.01.00720.

GLC03107.00721

re: New York budget surplus

States that surplus revenues accrued at Albany ought to be used as remittance for Livingston's lost salary.

GLC03107.00722

to [Sidney Godolphin] re: possible completion of trip

Refers to Earl of Ranelagh's opinion that Livingston be paid all he requests, and expresses a desire to return home, "severall ships bound for New York are ready to sail, and I am in hopes in going in one of 'em."

GLC03107.00723

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of entire salary

Having seen drafts made out totalling £123 of the £875 total amount owed, Livingston petitions for repayment of the entire amount without any further delay.

GLC03107.00724

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 Sidney Godolphin re: difficulties of returning home with money

Copy of p.1 of GLC 3107.01.00725. Discusses inability to be paid salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs position without difficulties (dangerous voyages, bureaucratic entanglements, French privateers).

GLC03107.00726

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of Livingston's salary

Petition addressed to Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin in which Livingston explains that his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs is a military and not a civil post, thus making it legally sound to pay his salary out of the military fund.

GLC03107.00727

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Petition requesting aid in his appeal to Lord Godolphin. Stating his case for the Comptrollers, Livingston requests that they forward recommendations (in his favor) to the Lord Treasurer.

GLC03107.00728

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

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Adventure. The names of the Assurers have been crossed out. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00730

to Commissioners of Trade and Plantations re: petition for money

Livingston requests that the Commission for Trade and Plantations recommend him favorably to the Queen and aid in the recovery of his unpaid salary.

GLC03107.00731

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Request to be repaid for the victualling of two companies of troops in New York for four months, including interest.

GLC03107.00732

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's claim of victualled companies

At the request of Robert Livingston, Joseph Tredenham and Arthur Moore, Comptrollers of the Army, afirm that Livingston was never compensated for the money he spent victually troops becasue muster reports were never produced.

GLC03107.00733

to Sidney Godolphin re: petition for reimbursment of victualling money

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00731. Discusses newest efforts to gain support of Commissioners of Trade and Plantations in effort to gain £875 owed in back salary.

GLC03107.00734

to Comptrollers of the Army re: appeal for assistance

Copy of GLC 3107.01.00728 and 00729. States his case requesting reimbursement of funds for victualling and requests a corrobating letter to be forwarded to the Lord Treasurer. P.2 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00733, a note from Joseph Tredenham and...

GLC03107.00735

to Queen Anne re: Petition on behalf of Robert Livingston

The committee agrees that Coll. Fletcher suspended Livingston from his post as Secretary of Indian Affairs without just cause, and that since Livingston continued to fulfill the duties of this position, he is owed a salary from the British government...

GLC03107.00736

to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money

Petition to the Lord Treasurer requesting an audit of all "proofs & vouchers" regarding the victualling of two companies for four months, so as to allow Livingston to be paid.

GLC03107.00737

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

to Sidney Godolphin re: request for payment

Petition for nine years salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs, as having been reinstated by Queen Anne.

GLC03107.00739

"Invoyce of Three Trunks and Two Bales of Merchandise ship'd . . .

. . . on board of the ship Grayhound Gally Capt. Sam Pain Commander bound for New York." Livingston shipped various articles of clothing, including ribbon, girdles, buttons, feather caps; and different types of fabric such as cotten and druggets.

GLC03107.00740

"Invoyce of Two Trunks and a Box of merchandise ship'd . . .

. . . on board of the ship the Genua Gally Captain John Cumby Commander bound for New York." Pages 1-7 contain two invoices for various articles of clothing and fabrics. Pages 8 -11 are a copy of GLC 3107.01.00740. Docketed on the verso of p.7 and...

GLC03107.00741

to Sir Charles Hedges re: request for commission

Request that the Secretary of State aid Livingston in his request for a new Royal Commission for his numerous positions, as the previous Commission lapsed with the death of William III.

GLC03107.00742

to Sir Charles Hedges re: request for commission

Draft of GLC 3107.01.00742, requesting new Royal Commission.

GLC03107.00743

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Grayhound. Signed by three Assurers: Edmund Dunch, John Shepheard, and Richard A[rton]. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00744

Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Genoa Galley. Signed by 6 Assurers on different dates in May and June 1705. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00745

Account sheet re: various travel expenses

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

GLC03107.00746

Account sheet re: meal expenses

Expenses from meals eaten on a short journey to Stirling from 11-14 August 1705.

GLC03107.00747

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

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's petition

Recommendation written by Tredenham and Arthur Moore that Livingston be paid the requested amount for victualling four companies of New York troops for four months.

GLC03107.00750

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