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1700/06/06

Stoddard, Solomon, fl. 1699-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 man has a promising countenance." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00570

1700/06/07

Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Darien, and its subsequent claiming by the Spanish. Finally, Weemes writes of his difficulties in gaining pay for the thirty men serving under his command. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00571

1700/06/08

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the appropriate time, with patience being the proper way to look upon the situation at hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00572

1700/06/10

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 to become Governor of Bermuda. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00573

1700/06/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

[1700/06]

Revighte, Solomon, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00575

1700/06/22

Cuyler, John, fl. 1700-1713

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00576

1700/07

Abeel, John, 1667-1711

Autograph document signed

Title: Bill [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00577

1695/07/23

Russell, Michael, fl. 1695

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased 16 3/4 yards of material. Docket indicates that Livingston received this statement on 13 August 1695 in London.

GLC03107.00289

1695/09/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice and List of goods sent to John Blackall

An invoice for dear, bear, and beaver skins sent to John Blackall in London.

GLC03107.00290

1695/09/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of pelts shipped to Thomas Landlewood

Invoice of 229 pelts shipped to Thomas Landelwood.

GLC03107.00291

1695/09/16

Forster, Luke, fl. 1695

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased 43 pieces of linen from Forster.

GLC03107.00292

1695/08/16

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Henry Wheatly

Record of sale of beaver pelts to Henry Wheatly.

GLC03107.00293

1695/05/13

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Journall of my Voyage to England 1695"

A brief version of Livingston's difficult voyage across the Atlantic.

GLC03107.00294

1695/07/02

Dring, William, fl. 1695

Autograph document signed

Title: to James Wilson re: Letter of recommendation for Livingston

William Dring writes to James Wilson, "a Packer in Loathbury," and requests that Wilson assist Livingston by writing him a letter of recommendation to Col. Larenby.

GLC03107.00295

1695/06/28

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: re: Livingston's disagreement with Capt Symes of the Charity

The document outlines Livingston's reasons for refusing to pay Captain Symes of the Charity 12 pounds for the journey. Livingston claims that Symes breached their contract by reason that the voyage was unpleasant, and Symes failed to deliver Livingston and his son John to the specified port of London. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00296

1695/07/03

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Account of expenses from Oporto to the Greyn."

A list of the expenses encountered during part of Livingston's overland travel from Lisbon northwards, spanning 3 - 9 July 1695.

GLC03107.00297

1695/09/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Invoice of goods shipped with John Trevit to Carolina

An invoice of various sundry items to be shipped from Albany to "Caralina" aboard the Sloop Mary.

GLC03107.00298

1695/10/11

Brooke, William, fl. 1695

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice for goods purchased by Livingston

Invoice of Livingston's purchase of 1 Calamanco from Roger Lillington on the 9 October 1695. Lillington's clerk, William Brooke, made out the invoice and acknowledged receipt of payment from Livingston on the 11 October 1695.

GLC03107.00299