1701/07/06

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the death of James the old Pretender

Riggs writes with news of the death of former King James II, known afterwards as the 'Old Pretender.' Having not received any news from London, Riggs assumes that an embargo is in effect, and writes of a murderer who confessed to his crimes in the jail at Hartford. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00616

1701/07/07

Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00617

1701/07/07

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: report from trial of William Kidd

Jamison writes discussing Livingston's difficulties with the Provincial Council, and forwards the false rumor that Kidd "has stood tryall & is acquitted." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00618

1701/06/26

Winthrop, John, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of their children and Samuel Vetch

Winthrop sends news of John and Mary Livingston's [having wed in April 1701] arrival to New London with Samuel Vetch on the 7th of June, on their way to their trading mission in Canada. Winthrop states "[I] hope you did well understand [their plan] well before hand and I wish it had been contrived that by an Indian or other wayes wee might have heard of their Arrivall." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00619

1701/07/14

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: potential embargo

Riggs writes reiterating his fears of a news embargo, stating that no ship with news had arrived at either Boston or New York. He sends word that, contrary to rumors, Virginia Lt. Governor Nicholson is not married, and reports of a Major Hobbes who travels through the streets of New York with "three or four Negroes in a handsome livery." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00620

1701/07/15

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: prospect of a peaceful summer

Jamison writes to thank Livingston for his news on the Indian situation, claiming "We hear from Boston there is little prospect of any warr this Summer" and his hopes that this is a sign of things to come. He also writes of the Assembly elections, "if we carry it [at Exeter] & at Albany we shall have the majority" and news from Capt. Vetch who informed the intermediary that there was "no embargo nor warr" preventing news from entering into New York or Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00621

1701/07/16

Campbell, Duncan, fl. 1694-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of the marriage of Sarrah Graham

Campbell writes of his return journey from Boston to New York, and requests that his friend "would order som Creditt for Ms Sarrah Graham to buy wedding clothes for she is to be married in 14 days." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00622

1701/07/25

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor Tolvin to his new post in Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00623

[1701]/07/03

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: forwarding Parliamentary addresses to King

Riggs writes of the murder of a man "last sunday morneing wee found one of our men ded in the street, three men run awaye that night" and also of his enclosure of "the house of Lords and the house of Commons address to the King . . . [which] contains matters of great moment." He concludes with "I will allways tack care that all treatyes I meak shall bee for the honnor of England." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00624

1701/07

Vroman, Wenter, fl. 1701

Manuscript document

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00625

1701/08/24

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of his financial venture

John apologizes for not visiting the manor due to business obligations in New York. Docketed.

GLC03107.00626

1701/08/31

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: his return home

John writes of his plans to return to New York the next day, and requests that Mr. Saffer bring 5 dozen buttons for a vest and his "Portmantey trunck."

GLC03107.00627

1701/08/30

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: "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 of money on the Provincial Government's behalf, are vital to Livingston's finances as he had "exhausted his means to support the credit of the Government." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00628

1701/09/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Petition to John Nanfan re: explanation of an incomplete account summary

Livingston petitioned with an explanation as to the incompleteness of an accounting of all payments received from the Provincial Government for the previous seventeen years. This report remained incomplete, according to Livingston, due to unforseeable circumstances including the death of the Earl of Bellomont, negotiations with the "Indians of the 5 nations as Secretary to the Indian affairs," and a summons to sit in the Assembly upon the absence of the Lt. Governor. He also requests that the warrants which were deemed "frivilous" be reinstated, and finally requests an auditor to be…

GLC03107.00629

1705/01/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1705/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1705/03/16

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1705/03/31

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "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

1705/04/20

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "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 p.11.

GLC03107.00741

1705/05/03

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1705/05/03

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: to Sir Charles Hedges re: request for commission

Draft of GLC 3107.01.00742, requesting new Royal Commission.

GLC03107.00743

1705/05/23

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Document signed

Title: 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

1705/05/23

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Document signed

Title: 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

1705/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet re: various travel expenses

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

GLC03107.00746

1705/08/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet re: meal expenses

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

GLC03107.00747