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Insurance policy

Policy taken by Livingston on goods shipped to New York via the Adventure. The names of the Assurers have been crossed out. Signed in text by Livingston.

GLC03107.00730

to Commissioners of Trade and Plantations re: petition for money

Livingston requests that the Commission for Trade and Plantations recommend him favorably to the Queen and aid in the recovery of his unpaid salary.

GLC03107.00731

to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's claim of victualled companies

At the request of Robert Livingston, Joseph Tredenham and Arthur Moore, Comptrollers of the Army, afirm that Livingston was never compensated for the money he spent victually troops becasue muster reports were never produced.

GLC03107.00733

"Invoyce of Three Trunks and Two Bales of Merchandise ship'd . . .

. . . on board of the ship Grayhound Gally Capt. Sam Pain Commander bound for New York." Livingston shipped various articles of clothing, including ribbon, girdles, buttons, feather caps; and different types of fabric such as cotten and druggets.

GLC03107.00740

Account sheet re: meal expenses

Expenses from meals eaten on a short journey to Stirling from 11-14 August 1705.

GLC03107.00747

"Invoyse of Two Bales of Stuff Ship'd . . .

. . . on board the Ship Industry Capt. John Bond Commander bound for New York." Invoice of various materials, mostly cloth and fabric.

GLC03107.00757

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

to John Norton re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00762

to William Livingston re: Richard Blackham

GLC03107.00763

to James Drummond re: instructions for delivering letters

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

GLC03107.00766

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...

GLC03107.00767

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

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

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....

GLC03107.00779

Account of expenses travelling to and from London

A bill for food items such as brandy and lamb.

GLC03107.00781

to Robert Livingston re: a warning concerning Mr. Woodfoord

Young Robert apologizes for an act of disobedience, and warns his father that Mr. Woodfoord has not kept his word regarding an unspecified matter. With letters from James Douglas, 28 June 1706; John Key, 28 June 1706. Both letters are concerned...

GLC03107.00787

The Manor of Livingston [in Dutch[

The document is written in Dutch and includes a number of different authors. Additionally, it covers a long period of time, from 27 January 1707 to May 1709. It seems to concern the administration of the Livingston estate.

GLC03107.00791

Invoices [in Dutch and English]

Appears to be an invoice for skins shipped to New York. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00793

Account of Robert Livingston

List of general supplies, such as food and paper, purchased from 24 May 1708 to 8 August 1709.

GLC03107.00799

Account of John Livingston

Account of financial matters from 15 June 1708 to 22 October 1709. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00800

"Instructions to be given to the two Indians to be sent . . .

. . . to Montreal, and Quibeck." Document leaves instructions to take careful note of troops and fortifications in Canada. The document is also signed by Col. Fr. Nicholson.

GLC03107.00807

Account sheet

Account between John Livingston and Margaret Vetch. Verso contains mathematical calculations. Docket [from an unrelated document] on recto.

GLC03107.00808

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

List of Livingston's individual debtors and creditors and the sum of money to be settled. Some of the headings include: Citty of Albanie [sic], Mannor of Renslselaerswyck, Schaenhechtadie, Mannor of Livingston, New York, Ulster & Dutchess County...

GLC03107.00809

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

Copy of GLC3107.01.00809.

GLC03107.00810

Last will and testament

Names his wife, Alida, as his executor. Divides most of his land throughout New York between his sons Philip, Gilbert, Robert, and John and their descendants. Smaller portions of land are left to his daughters Margaret and Johanna and their...

GLC03107.00811