1688/07/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Deposition of Symon Groot

The deposition explains that Symon Groot came to the colony in 1638 to trade with the West India Company, and throughout his time here he has repeatedly endangered himself by fighting with the Mohawks in their war with the French and their Indians. He also explains the practice of taking hostages among the French and Indians, and how the Indians learned to torture prisoners from their experience with the French. Document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02016

1688/07/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Deposition of Jean Labate

The deposition relates Jean Labate's account of conflicts between the French and the 5 Nations, particularly the Senecas and Mohawks, during the 1650's and 60's. He describes the taking of prisoners, including priests; the attacks made by the Governor of Canada; and how they settled upon a peace agreement. Document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02017

1689/05/20

Manuscript document

Title: Document regarding the Ottowas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02018

1687/07/04

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Senecas, Cayugas, and Onondagas

In his proposal, Dongan forbids the Indians to travel to Cadarachqui at the Governor of Canada's request, and reminds them to remain loyal to England at all times. He also instructs them on what to do in the event of an attack, and notes that he will supply them with provisions and ammunition. On p.3 there is a portion of a Dutch translation of the document.

GLC03107.02019

1689/08/30

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Instructions for Arnout Cornelise Interpreter"

John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Jonathan Bull, and Andrew Belcher, the representatives of Massachusetts, Plymoth, and Connecticut, instruct Arnout to bring back to Albany some Sachems of the 5 Nations, where they will be met with friendship. They warn him, however, not to disrupt their recent victory over the French in any way. Bears the signatures of all 4 commissioners.

GLC03107.02020

1689/08/30

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Instructions for Arnout Cornelise Interpreter"

Copy of GLC03107.01.02020, with an extra note to Arnout signed by the 4 Commissioners, and dated 30 August 1689. The note states that enclosed are some instructions from the Mayor that ought to be effected with the greatest speed. It also states that 2 British Man of Wars have captured some French ships and taken prisoners. Document marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02021

1689/09/12

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to the River Indians, Mohicans, and Skachtkook Indians

The 4 Commissioners, John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Andrew Belcher, and Jonathan Bull write to the Indians to include them in the chain and covenant with the 5 Nations. They explain that they expect their loyalty and assistance in a war against the French and Eastern Indians. The Commissioners also note that they wish to inform the Indians of the revolution in England and the conflict between Papists and Protestants, and their desire to retain untiy between the Dutch and English in the colonies.

GLC03107.02022

1689/09/23

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to the 5 Nations

The 4 Commissioners, John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Jonathan Bull, and Andrew Belcher write that they have been asked to renew the covenant chain with the 5 Indians, and also to update them on affairs in England that will have an impact on the colonies. They explain that the Papist King James II has been deposed and replaced by a Protestant King and Queen, who are the sworn enemies of France. Therefore, it is expected that news will arrive shortly of a declaration of war against France, and the English will be free to attack Canada and wrest it from French control. The Commissioners state…

GLC03107.02023

1734/02/22

Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735

Document signed

Title: Invoice for goods shipped on the Albany to Philip Livingston

GLC03107.02466

1735/05/15

Noble, Elisabeth, fl. 1735

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture for the sale of land to Philip Livingston

The document outlines Elisabeth Noble's sale of a tract of land in Connecticut to Philip Livingston. Signed by both Elisabeth Noble and Philip Livingston. Following the indenture on p.4, there is a note signed by John Ashley, 15 May 1735, with an additional statement concerning the indenture. This is followed by a statement renewing the indenture, 26 May 1735, signed by George Wyllys, Secretary. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.02467

1735/07/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirk van Veghten Junr. re: poor trade with Jamaica

Philip remarks that trade from Jamaica is poor at the moment, and makes some requests for provisions to be sent to him. Notes that he has sent an ill enslaved man to van Veghten. Remarks that he has been ill for some time but believes he is recovering.

GLC03107.02468

1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of a packet of goods shipped to Philip Livingston on the Oswe[e]go

GLC03107.02469

1739/03/31

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Verplank re: request to withdraw money on Verplank's account

Philip explains to Verplank that he is in urgent need of money, and asks permission to receive his due payment by withdrawing money on Verplank's account.

GLC03107.02470

1740/05/10

Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740

Manuscript document signed

Title: Appointment of Philip Livingston to third Lieutenant

Clarke appoints Philip Livingston to be third Lieutenant of the Independent Company of Militia Foot for the Manor of Livingston. Philip is therefore required to take the Company under his care and provide for them. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.02471

1742/09/20

Crooke, Robert, fl. 1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Philip Livingston

GLC03107.02472

1741/09/18

Boyd, William, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of goods shipped to Jamaica from New York

The document lists the amount of goods shipped by different individuals, among them Philip Livingston, and to whom the goods were consigned in Jamaica.

GLC03107.02473

1742/07/01

Crooke, Robert, fl. 1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Sale of flour shipped on the Oswego for the account of Philip Livingston

The document lists who the flour was sold to, the price at which it was sold, and the commission that Crooke took for selling Philip's goods.

GLC03107.02474

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Letter

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Marked as a copy on p.1.

GLC03107.02475

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Original of GLC3107.01.02475. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02476

1743/05/06

Ross, Iaiah, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: land survey

[Ia]iah Ross and John Sacketts invite Philip to join in a survey of land and establishment of boundaries around the Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02477

1743/05/10

Sacketts, John, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: awaiting Philip Livingston to begin the land survey

Sacketts writes that they are all waiting on Philip to begin the survey, and expect to see him very shortly.

GLC03107.02478

1743/05/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Letter

Title: to John Sacketts re: expectation of his surveyor

Philip writes that he has sent for his surveyor, who will not arrive for another week. He therefore suggests that Sacketts begin work on the "Random line" and save the survey of the Manor until the surveyor arrives.

GLC03107.02479

1744/03/29

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: assistance with land survey

Robert requests the Philip and his surveyor travel to the Manor in order to help make some decisions concerning the establishment of boundary lines. He also mentions a dispute with Nicolaus Schuyler over boundary claims, and asks if Philip would question him on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02480

1744/04/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: impatience of the jury

Robert writes that the jury on board the sloop are growing impatient, and he must offer them what accomodation he can. He also requests Philip's attendance at "the view" later that week. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02481

1744/05/04

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Gilbert Adams

P.2 contains a signed statement by Gilbert Adams in which he agrees to pay the outstanding sum to Benajuh Loomis. This is followed by a signed statement by Benajuh Loomis, 5 May 1744, in which he acknowledges receipt of the sum from Gilbert Adams. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02482