1706/05/07

Mackmorran, Robert, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's upcoming voyage abroad

With note from Livingston to Charles Sedwick, 4 May 1706. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00761

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Norton re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00762

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Livingston re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00763

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to Mr. Bogan [fragment] re: help with bail

Livingston "begs a favor" of Bogan and asks him to aid with his bail. A large portion of the letter, and most likely the signature, are missing due to a tear.

GLC03107.00764

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Mackmorran and John Key re: Livingston's debt and finances

Livingston denies any debt to Richard Blackham, and asks Mackmorran and Key to help him with his bail.

GLC03107.00765

1706/05/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to James Drummond re: instructions for delivering letters

Livingston instructs Drummond on how to properly deliver letters to Mackmorran and Bogan.

GLC03107.00766

1706/05/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document re: action in Court of Common Pleas in Blackham case

Page one appears to be a legal statement regarding Robert Livingston's debt to Richard Blackham. With letters by Livingston to Joseph Ch[illegible], 9 May 1706; Robert [illegible], 9 May 1706; James Dougals, 9 May 1706; and William Livingston, 9 May 1706. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00767

1706/05/08

Drummond, James, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: attempt to obtain a relief warrant

Drummond reports to Livingston that his letters have been delivered. He also informs Livingston of what must be done in order to meet the bail necessary to secure a warrant for Livingston's relief. Docket on verso of letter.

GLC03107.00768

1706/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: legal advice for his cousin

William discusses Robert's legal troubles and informs Robert that he sent some money for his relief. Wishes him a safe voyage back to America. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00769

1706/05/11

Key, John, fl. 1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Account of expenses accrued while travelling to Gravesend and at Gravesend from 8-10 May 1706. With note initialed by Livingston promising to pay John Key the amount shown.

GLC03107.00770

1706/05

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document re: Livingston's bond to John Key and Wm. Livingston

The document states the conditions of Robert Livingston's obligation to "save defend and keep harm[less]" John Key and William Livingston during the term of his arrest.

GLC03107.00771

1706/05/08

Mackmorran, Robert, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's legal situation

Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. "Not delivered" appears on docket.

GLC03107.00773

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks William to help him "accommodate a matter with R. Blackham." Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00774

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William to help him out of the matter. With letters to Mr. Bogan, 9 May 1706; Mr. Edward King, [no date]; Capt. Key, 9 May 1706, Capt. Pat[illegible], 10 May 1706; and Mr. Joseph [illegible], 10 May 1706. All are concerned with concluding Livinston's legal troubles.

GLC03107.00775

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Bogan re: conditions for R. Livingston's release

Robert Livingston discusses the conditions of his release from the custody of John Lamb, and asks that Bogan assist him with this procedure. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00777

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Edward King re: R. Livingston's bail

Robert explains the state of his bail, and expresses concern regarding his voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00778

1706/05/10

Key, John, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: habeus corpus for R. Livingston's release

Capt. Key informs Robert that he has paid for a habeus corpus to secure Robert's release. With letter on p.2 from Robert Livingston to Capt. Pati[irnio], London, 11 May 1706. In this letter Robert discusses the financial terms of his release. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00779

1706/05/11

Stuckey, Joseph, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a message for the Captain

Stuckey apologizes for not sending an invoice to Robert, and promises to do so as soon as "the ship comes in." He also asks Robert to inform the Captain that he is in Deale and not in London with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00780

1706/05/11

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of expenses travelling to and from London

A bill for food items such as brandy and lamb.

GLC03107.00781

1706/05/13

Key, John, fl. 1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: Key's testimony of an agreement between R. Livingston and Blackham

Key's testimony regarding a bond and agreement between Robert Livingston and Richard Blackham. According to Key, Blackham failed to fulfill his obligations and thus complicated the release of Livingston.

GLC03107.00782

1706/05/13

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Note of payment to William Livingston

Robert Livingston promises to pay a sum of money to William Livingston "on demand."

GLC03107.00783

1706/05/13

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Mitchel and Finley re: request for a bill to Capt. Key

Livingston explains that he was with Mr. Mitchel earlier that day to draw a Bill of Exchange on the account of James Douglas. He then explains that he will be out of town for the evening, and requests that two bills be given to Capt. Key that Livingston will sign.

GLC03107.00784

1706/05/13

Stuckey, Joseph, fl. 1706

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans for departure

Stucky, who is on board the Unity at Deale, informs Robert that he hopes to depart shortly. He also expresses his pleasure that Robert will be joining him, and arranges to send for Robert to meet him at Portsmouth, where they will presumably continue on their voyage. With a letter on p.3 to Robert Livingston from Isaac Gav[risson] and D. Minvielle, 13 May 1706. Isaac apologizes for Robert's recent troubles, states that he looks forward to seeing him soon. He also requests that Robert inform him if he will be detained any longer. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00785