1700/04/29

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Graham writes of the news he recently received from England. The King and Parliament are in accord, according to Graham, and England is willing to join Scotland on its colonial excursion. Merchants have continued their complaints against the Bellomont Administration, and Graham feels as though he has been forgotten by the Government, which would allow him to be "eased of my troublesom station in that government." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00594

1700/06/06

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00595

1700/05/25

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on return from Indian Mission

Nanfan welcomes Livingston's return to Albany, after having been on a mission to the Onondaga tribe in an effort to maintain peaceful relations between the tribe and the colony. Nanfan then further writes that Governor Nicholson, while aboard the frigate 'Shoram Prize,' captured a pirate and "rescued a great many good vessels he had taken," releasing three English prisoners taken by the Pirate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00596

1700/05/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's Onondaga mission

Pynchon writes to congratulate Livingston on his return from the Onondaga tribes, realizing the difficulties placed upon him by the French overtures of peace towards the tribe and claiming "If the 5 nations be not debauched by the French but keep intire to you & his Majestys interest which is most strenuously to be endeavored" then peace should remain. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00597

1700/01/15

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00598

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