1700/03/21

Sare, William, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: Account sheet re: wages earned on "Susanah"

William Sare, submitted this account of the wages due to 7 men for their labor on the Brigantine Susanah's voyage from Madeira to New York. On p.2 Sare acknowledges receipt of some of the wages from Coll. Gabriel Minvielle and John Barberie. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00552

1700/03/22

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00553

1700/12/01

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of the Excise at Albany

The Account of excise covers the period of 25 March 1700 to 1 December 1700. Also includes an account of rum and liquor expended in households, and an account of debts to the city of Albany.

GLC03107.00554

1700/09/19

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document

Title: "List of 21 warrants for my Sallary . . ."

" . . . from 25 of March 1695 to the 25 June 1700 signed by Mayor Bellomont the 14 of September 1700." Livingston's request for payment totalling £682. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00555

1700/03/25

Cutler, John, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: explanation for not shipping Livingston's order

Livingston and Stephen Van Cortlandt purchased "Crank"s from John Cutler. Van Cortlandt's item was said to have a defect, while Livingston's was not sent due to a lack of stock. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00556

1700/12/10

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Autograph document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00557

1702/02/02

Ootgout, Hendrick, fl. 1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts and credits beginning 26 March 1700.

GLC03107.00558

1700/03/29

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England

Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very apprehensive of an Indian warr in N England and have raised men which they have sent to the east ward for their security it is Conceived that our Indians are in Concert with them but that is a point must be tenderly managed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00559

1700/03/30

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes in order to forward news of the good health of young Robert Livingston. William describes a fire which destroyed the homes of 200 Edinburgh families two months previous, as well as Robert's progress in school ("he is threw the 5 declinations and comparisons he hath not a good memorie but a very good capacatie and understanding") and his hearing of the news that Margaret Livingston was involved with Samuel Vetch, a pairing William decries only if Robert has not granted his blessing. William completes his letter with news of his son James' return from sea after an arduous…

GLC03107.00560

1700/12/27

Hoogan, William, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £333 for such items as mutton and liquor. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00561

1700/12/28

Broadhurst, Jonathan, fl. 1698-1702

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account totals £363 and 2 shillings.

GLC03107.00562

1700/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Livingston's son Robert

William writes with an update on Robert's schooling. Firstly, William requests that Robert write to him, as William had received no letter from his brother other than that which accompanied Robert to Scotland. William proceeds to discuss the matter of Robert's schooling, including his being placed with a schoolmaster at Leith. William reiterates the need for new articles of clothing for young Robert, as his clothes and trunk were consumed in the fire William previously wrote of. William tells Robert the story of the messenger of the letter, David Viliant, and requests that he be offered…

GLC03107.00563

1700

Schuyler, Myndert, 1672-1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts and credits from 23 April 1700 to 21 December 1700.

GLC03107.00564

1700/05/10

Fort, Jean, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: Caveat against attaining a patent for land

Caveat against anyone desiring a patent to aquire land behind Jean Libertse's house. Below the caveat is a letter from Fort to [Livingston] explaining the enclosed caveat.

GLC03107.00565

1700/05/15

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Robert writes to his father out of a sense of "humble duty," and assures his father that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00566

1700/11/01

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Account of victualling his Majesty's Established forcs at Albany"

Livingston's account of the expenses accrued for victualling troops from 1 May 1699 to 1 November 1700.

GLC03107.00567

1700/05/23

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured and then colonized by the Spanish. Finally, Riggs mentions pirate activities in the West Indies, and the Lieutenant Governor's plans to travel to Barbados. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00568

1700/06/09

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the trial of Captain Kidd

Riggs writes discussing the trial of Captain William Kidd. According to Riggs, Kidd was being held at Bristol, and would be held until the next session of Parliament, the soonest time possible for Kidd to be tried or pardoned. Also, Riggs writes of the war between Sweden and Denmark, stating that it was believed that Holland would join Sweden, and that the city of Riga was being besieged by the King of Holland and his army. Finally, Riggs sends his regards to Livingston's family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00569

1700/06/06

Stoddard, Solomon, fl. 1699-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assurances regarding the schooling of young Gilbert

Stoddard, being entrusted with Gilbert Livingston's education, writes to assuage the parents of his intentions. Stoddard writes that "I shall take the same [care] of him as if he were my own: & see that he doe carefully impour his time: the young man has a promising countenance." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00570

1700/06/07

Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Weemes writes discussing the key issue of Europe: the succession of the Spanish throne. With the death of the King of Spain, it is rumored that the throne would pass to the Dauphin of France. Weemes also writes of the ill-fated Scottish Colony of Darien, and its subsequent claiming by the Spanish. Finally, Weemes writes of his difficulties in gaining pay for the thirty men serving under his command. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00571

1700/06/08

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the trial of Captain Kidd

Graham writes to assure Livingston of the passage of any danger which could have been incurred due to Livingston's dealings with Captain Kidd, and to advise that any of the moneys he had advanced for the victualling of the troops would be returned at the appropriate time, with patience being the proper way to look upon the situation at hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00572

1700/06/10

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Riggs writes of the current events as alledged to have occurred, claims that Parliament had been dissolved, and that Admiral Benby sailed back to England from Boston with a ship full of privateers. Finally, Riggs writes of Richard Ingoldsby's desire to become Governor of Bermuda. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00573

1700/06/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Philip sends his respects and assures his parents that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. He also requests that his parents send him pens, pencils, and other school supplies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00574

[1700/06]

Revighte, Solomon, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00575

1700/06/22

Cuyler, John, fl. 1700-1713

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00576