1712/10/17

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins

Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.

GLC03107.00940

1712/10/29

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00941

1712/11/05

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph document signed

Title: "Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .

. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."

GLC03107.00942

1712/11/16

Heathcote, Caleb, 1665-1721

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sworn testimony of Robert Livingston regarding Mr. Russell

In the testimony, Livingston swears that in 1710 he took a man named Mr. Russell with him to his Manor, at the request of James due Pre. During the course of the journey, it became clear that Mr. Russell was "delirious & out of his Right Senses," and it was thus decided to send him back to New York. It was then charged that Mr. due Pre recommended using Mr. Russell as an enslaved person. However, Livingston swears that Mr. due Pre never said such a thing, and rather treated Mr. Russell as if he were ill, with the greatest care and kindness.

GLC03107.00943

1712/11/19

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to travel home

Jo[h]anna tells her father that she wishes to return home, but believes it may be too late to travel. She speaks of her sister's [Mary Winthrop Livingston] illness, which is severe and will also impede her plans to return home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00944

1712/11/20

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch forwards his and his wife's regards to the Livingston family, and discusses the health and well-being of their relations.

GLC03107.00945

1712/12/13

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

1712/12/19

Van Nikus Jans, Ontwerp, fl. 1712

Manuscript document

Title: Testament

Personal will and testament of [Ontwerp van Nikus Jans].

GLC03107.00947

1712/12/29

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death

Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.

GLC03107.00948

1712/12/20

Sharpe, John, fl. 1712

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer of service

Sharpe reports that he will be sailing for England shortly, and offers to send Livingston anything that he desires from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00949

1700/03/18

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 factionalized Parliament would not destroy the reputations or fortunes of either Livingston or Bellomont.

GLC03107.00551

1700/03/21

Sare, William, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: 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. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00552

1700/03/22

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00553

1700/12/01

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1700/09/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document

Title: "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

1700/03/25

Cutler, John, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1700/12/10

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Autograph document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00557

1702/02/02

Ootgout, Hendrick, fl. 1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

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

GLC03107.00558

1700/03/29

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 apprehensive of an Indian warr in N England and have raised men which they have sent to the east ward for their security it is Conceived that our Indians are in Concert with them but that is a point must be tenderly managed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00559

1700/03/30

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 declinations and comparisons he hath not a good memorie but a very good capacatie and understanding") and his hearing of the news that Margaret Livingston was involved with Samuel Vetch, a pairing William decries only if Robert has not granted his blessing. William completes his letter with news of his son James' return from sea after an arduous…

GLC03107.00560

1700/12/27

Hoogan, William, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

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

GLC03107.00561

1700/12/28

Broadhurst, Jonathan, fl. 1698-1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £363 and 2 shillings.

GLC03107.00562

1700/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 of Robert's schooling, including his being placed with a schoolmaster at Leith. William reiterates the need for new articles of clothing for young Robert, as his clothes and trunk were consumed in the fire William previously wrote of. William tells Robert the story of the messenger of the letter, David Viliant, and requests that he be offered…

GLC03107.00563

1700

Schuyler, Myndert, 1672-1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

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

GLC03107.00564

1700/05/10

Fort, Jean, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: 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