1722/11/01

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

Letter

Title: to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line between New York and Connecticut. The Assembly then discusses the conduct of the Treasurer of New York, who they have found guilty of the misapplication of public funds. As a result of this, the Assembly appointed their own Treasurer, and fell into his majesty's disfavor. They therefore request that Bampfeild clear them of all charges of…

GLC03107.01483

1722/11/03

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph document signed

Title: Bill of exchange for payment fo Samuel Baker of London

Having just received payment from Robert Livingston, Burnet orders payment to be made to Samuel Baker, and charged to his own account.

GLC03107.01484

1722/11/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Examination & mittimas for P[ete]r Nix and Joh[anne]s Server"

The document charges Peter Nix and Johannes Server with the crime of stealing horses from Robert Livingston and Davil Prill. Livingston then wrote an order to the jail of Albany, explaining the crimes of the two men, and demanding their admission to the jail. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01485

1722/11

Ludlor, fl. 1722

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston ordered gowns to be made for his wife.

GLC03107.01486

1722/08/20

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01487

1722/08/23

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01488

1722/08/24

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01489

1722/09/24

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01490

[1722/10/05]

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01491

1722/10/13

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01492

1722/10/20

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01493

1722/10/25

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01494

1722/10/20

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01496

1722/10/25

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01497

1722/10/25

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01498

1722/01/01

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: wishes for a merry new year

Philip Livingston's son John wishes his grandparents a happy New Year.

GLC03107.01499

1722/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Meeting of the Justices of Albany re: raising taxes

The document lists the amount of money raised in the areas surrounding Albany for the purpose of promoting trade with the 5 Nations of Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01500

1723/01/27

Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: health of the family

Alida wishes her grandfather and grandmother the best of health, and mentions some marriages she has just heard of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01501

1722/02/05

Lasser, John, fl. 1722

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: threshing of wheat

Las[s]er discusses the amount of wheat that he has threshed, and states his plan to come to Livingston's house. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01502

1722/02/06

Justices of the City of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01503

1723/02/25

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort out the matter of a patent for his son.

GLC03107.01504

1722/02/26

Hinman, Andrew, fl. 1722

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell a piece of land

Andrew Hinman and Thomas Knowles describe a piece of land and ask if Livingston would be interested in purchasing it. Below their letter Livingston wrote a response on 3 March 1723 explaining that that land has been in his patent since 1686. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01505

1722/03/04

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

Bampfeild writes that Livinston's son will receive his salary, and that he has been working to procure royal assent for an Act conceived by Livingston's son. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01506

1723/05/08

Cheasman, fl. 1723

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.

GLC03107.01507

1723/05/15

Van Dam, Rip Jr., fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508