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to Robert Livingston re: Holyoke's travel to New York to discuss debt

Holyoke apologizes for the inconvenience of his travel to New York, but is willing to do so if necessary to discuss Livingston's indebtedness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00028

Account of Richard Pretty

P.1 records the sum of money owed by Richard Pretty, and is signed by S[tephen] van Cortlandt and [Stephen] DeLancey. P. 2 contains a letter signed by van Cortlandt and DeLancey stating that Robert Livingston is to act as authorized agent to collect...

GLC03107.00029

Pretty's complaint against Capt. Salisbury

Pretty complains of assault by Capt. Salisbury, but requests that it be kept from his wife and brother. P.2 records Salisbury's debt to Pretty, and is dated 25 October 1678. Docketed on p.2. Written at Fort James (formerly Fort Amsterdam)

GLC03107.00030

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston reply

Greenshalgh expresses a desire to hear from Livingston and longs to see Albany and his friend [Livingston] who is currently there. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00031

Rates for Excise in Albany 1678

Excise taxes for alcohol, wine, and other imported items.

GLC03107.00032

Excise Book of Albany

Itemized ledger of excise taxes paid, totalling £ 4628.

GLC03107.00033

Testament of Capt. Silvester Salisbury [in Dutch]

Signed in the margins by Johannes Wendell and Robert Livingston's secretary.

GLC03107.00034

Account page for 1679 [in Dutch]

Accounts of public revenue of Albany in 1679.

GLC03107.00035

to Robert Livingston re: overtures of amiability

Wolley informs Livingston that there is no news in town noteworthy of his attention, and invites Livingston to correspond with him more regularly. In a postscript he expresses his desire to visit Albany, but explains that he may not be able to due...

GLC03107.00036

to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother

Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible...

GLC03107.00037

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay his bill

Holyoke requests in the letter at several times that Livingston "doe [sic] as you promised" and pay the money due to Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00038

to Robert Livingston re: reception of posts and pelts, Livingston's marriage

Nicolls responds to the letters he received from Livingston, also mentioning "foure beaver" pelts he received in the same packet. Nicolls congratulates Livingston on his upcoming marriage to Alida Schuyler. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00039

to Robert Livingston re: discontent of the residents of Albany

Nicolls notes that he understands the discontent of the inhabitants of Albany due to orders sent up by the Council. He also mentions a debt of two beavers due to him and some other financial matters, and concludes by assuring Livingston that he may...

GLC03107.00040

to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on marriage

De Lavalle sends wishes for "all the happinesse in this world" to Livingston and his new wife, and requests that Livingston forward De Lavalle's eleven beaver pelts to Mr. John Robinson who is presently with Livingston in Albany. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00041

to Robert Livingston re: request for correspondence

Having sent "2 very great packetts with 9 or 10 packets inclosed," Sharpe requests a reply. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00042

to Robert Livingston re: request for payment

Holyoke continues his efforts to induce Livingston to repay his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00043

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.00044

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

List of debits accrued by Livingston in transactions between 23 January 1680 and 30 March 1682.

GLC03107.00045

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

An account of transactions from 1680.

GLC03107.00046

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on p.2.

GLC03107.00047

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet for transactions between Robert Livingston and Albert Ryckman between 24 June 1680 and 5 September 1680.

GLC03107.00048

Account fo Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00049

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00050

Document of a court proceeding [in Dutch]

Document concerns Robert Livingston, Alida Schuyler, and Nicolaus van Rennselaer. Contains names of seven individuals present, including C. van Dyk.

GLC03107.00051

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Alida Livingston to Robert Livingston dated November 16, 1680 regarding the delivery of lard barrels.

GLC03107.00052