1700/02/20

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Parliamentary hearing on Capt. Kidd's Commission

Nanfan writes to forward news of the Parliamentary hearings discussing the Commission of Captain Kidd. According to Nanfan, who includes a transcribed copy of the minutes of the Parliamentary Committee detailed to investigate this Commission, the Earl of Bellomont was charged and testified in the case. Bellomont, in Nanfan's words, "was cleared by a very great majority consequently with a great deal of honnour." The issue of Major John Schuyler's military excursion to Canada was raised, with Nanfan reminding Livingston of the illegality of "transportation of horses and mares to Cannada…

GLC03107.00599

1700/01/11

Livingston, Barbara, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news from Scotland

Barbara writes of life in Scotland, following the death of their brother James. She also writes of the health of young Robert Livingston ("he has only a co[l]d which I hope shall be quickly over") and his enrollment at the Latin School in the town, and her own recent return to Scotland from Holland, with all that return has entailed. On page three is a letter from Barbara's daughter Janet Miller, who writes of young Robert's popularity in Edinburgh ("poepl hier ar very curious to see him and ask him questions about New England") and of the remaining members of the family not spoken of by her…

GLC03107.00600

1700/01/06

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland

Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his sister. He writes of his cold, gained from remaining on the ship, and asks to be remembered by his siblings. Also included is a letter from William Livingston to Robert, in which he writes his thanks in being entrusted with the education and upbringing of his nephew Robert. William also writes of his own sons, Andrew who was imprisoned at…

GLC03107.00601

1700/01/01-1700/01/06

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Partial Journal re: John Livingston's Wedding

Began on the first of January 1701 and tells of Livingston giving a friend of his son John the clothes John was to be married in. Livingston also includes several business dealings with his observations on his son's marriage. Pages 3 & 4 of this journal are written in Dutch.

GLC03107.00602

1704/07/01

Myndertse, Veynier, fl. 1704

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Records transactions beginning on the 18 January 1702.

GLC03107.00603

1701/02/06

Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701

Manuscript document signed

Title: Discrepancies in pay of Victuallers of New York and Albany

James Weemes discusses the rationales for the peculiarity that the Victualler at New York is paid 1/2 pence less per Soldier Victualled than his counterpart at Albany, with reasons ranging from earlier hunting requirements to inconvenience of laying out of expenditure, to ability to brew and bake own goods.

GLC03107.00604

1701/02/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: re: overture to neighboring Indian tribe

Livingston writes suggesting a peace offering: "It may honor our condition if they are inclined to press such the matter we shall be very willing to serve you with all the fidelity imaginable, this may lay the foundation of such a trust and correspondence which may be advantageous to both parties" and that it would not do to allow the French to know of the business conducted.

GLC03107.00605

1701/03/12

Dunlop, James, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Thomas Pelsfooed, a young Scotsman in New York

Livingston's nephew James writes inquiring about a friend of his, Thomas Pelsfooed, who had traveled to New York the previous year. As Pelsfooed is a friend, James requests that his uncle enquire about his whereabouts and employ him if possible. Also present is a letter from Barbara Livingston, in which she tells of young Robert's health, and requests that the recipient write on her behalf to a Mr. Hackinshaw, who has refused to pay Barbara any money due to her. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00606

1701/03/31

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Livingston & Schuyler's Remonstrance for Actions at his Majestys Council

Robert Livingston and Peter Schuyler, having been summoned to a memorial service held upon the death of the Earl of Bellomont, travelled to New York where (with the absence of the Lieutenant Governor) the Council illegally invited Coll Smith to become President of the Council. This remonstrance is an apology for misreading the situation and for having acted so. Document signed by both Schuyler and Livingston.

GLC03107.00607

1701/04/04

Cosens, B., fl. 1699-1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: re: Request that Livingston and Schuyler submit accounts with the Remonstrance

Robert Livingston and Peter Schuyler are each ordered to submit their own accounts of the illegal administration of the Provincial Government by the Council. Written at Fort William Henry

GLC03107.00608

1701/04/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Certification of Coll Smith as President of Provincial Council

Legally worded document in which Robert Livingston and Peter Schuyler give their support to Coll Smith, the President of the Provincial Council.

GLC03107.00609

1701/05/05

Cuyler, Anna, fl. 1694-1701

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Livingston owed Cuyler 11 shillings 3 pence for three items, including one involving his daughter Margaret.

GLC03107.00610

1701/06/17

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: news of his venture with Samuel Vetch

John sends news of his health and his cargo of wool and Rum, which is carried on the ship jointly owned by John Livingston and Samuel Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00611

1701/06/24

Swieten, O.V., fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Contains two letters. The first bears no apparent signature. The second letter is dated July 1701 and is signed by O.V. Swieten. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00612

1701/06/24

Swieten, O.V., fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00613

1701/06/26

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from New York and England

Riggs writes disbelieving the actions recently taken by the French, and forwarding news of Parliamentary addresses to the King. He also writes of two merchants who decide against voyaging to Albany, and of a Captain whose ship had been siezed in New York Harbor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00614

1701/06/28

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's trial

Jamison writes with the news that Captain Kidd is standing trial for piracy. According to Jamison's two sources, Kidd was tried on one of two dates, April 28th or earlier. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00615

1701/07/06

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the death of James the old Pretender

Riggs writes with news of the death of former King James II, known afterwards as the 'Old Pretender.' Having not received any news from London, Riggs assumes that an embargo is in effect, and writes of a murderer who confessed to his crimes in the jail at Hartford. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00616

1701/07/07

Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00617

1701/07/07

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: report from trial of William Kidd

Jamison writes discussing Livingston's difficulties with the Provincial Council, and forwards the false rumor that Kidd "has stood tryall & is acquitted." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00618

1701/06/26

Winthrop, John, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of their children and Samuel Vetch

Winthrop sends news of John and Mary Livingston's [having wed in April 1701] arrival to New London with Samuel Vetch on the 7th of June, on their way to their trading mission in Canada. Winthrop states "[I] hope you did well understand [their plan] well before hand and I wish it had been contrived that by an Indian or other wayes wee might have heard of their Arrivall." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00619

1701/07/14

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: potential embargo

Riggs writes reiterating his fears of a news embargo, stating that no ship with news had arrived at either Boston or New York. He sends word that, contrary to rumors, Virginia Lt. Governor Nicholson is not married, and reports of a Major Hobbes who travels through the streets of New York with "three or four Negroes in a handsome livery." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00620

1701/07/15

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: prospect of a peaceful summer

Jamison writes to thank Livingston for his news on the Indian situation, claiming "We hear from Boston there is little prospect of any warr this Summer" and his hopes that this is a sign of things to come. He also writes of the Assembly elections, "if we carry it [at Exeter] & at Albany we shall have the majority" and news from Capt. Vetch who informed the intermediary that there was "no embargo nor warr" preventing news from entering into New York or Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00621

1701/07/16

Campbell, Duncan, fl. 1694-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of the marriage of Sarrah Graham

Campbell writes of his return journey from Boston to New York, and requests that his friend "would order som Creditt for Ms Sarrah Graham to buy wedding clothes for she is to be married in 14 days." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00622

1701/07/25

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor Tolvin to his new post in Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00623