1701/11/22

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York

Riggs begins with a claim that he "hartylie wish[es] our garrisons weare in as good order as you saye our nebors are," and then discusses the upcoming arrival of newly-appointed Governor Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury. He also sends word of life at the Court of St. James, and of Coll. Ingoldsby's being in favor with Lord Cornbury and thus returning to New York after an absence the length of the Bellomont administration. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00651

[1703]

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of transactions beginning on the 24 November 1701 and continuing until 1703/[04].

GLC03107.00652

1701/11/24

Bayard, Nicholas fl. 1692-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Lord Cornbury's upcoming arrival in New York

Bayard writes to pass on the news that Lord Cornbury intended to leave England by the end of September, and would thus be en route to New York. Docketed.

GLC03107.00653

1701/11/24

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison sends word of Lord Cornbury's ill-fated first voyage to the colonies (the ship being forced to return to Plymouth, England when it lost its masts), as well as of a war in Europe in which Germany is fighting France and Sweden is fighting both Denmark and Russia ("the Saxons & Muscovites"). He also writes of a great offense to the Chief Justice of the province, and of legal machinations occuring over John Livingston's importation of (illegal) wine & brandy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00654

1701/11/24

Sharpas, William, fl. 1696-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of the wars of Europe

Sharpas writes first of Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York, with his retinue including his wife and children, Mr. Honan his private secretary, and Coll Richard Ingoldsby. He then writes of the war which was ongoing in Europe, in which King Willliam travelled to Holland with an army, the Swedish army (led by the young Swede king) defeated the Saxon army near Riga, and a rout of the French by the Italians (in which 13,000 Frenchmen were killed and "54 pieces of Cannon" were taken).

GLC03107.00655

1701/11/26

Watts, Robert, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Watts writes of the suppositions surrounding Samuel Vetch's ship, still laden with its cargo of spirits and furs. Capt. Vetch's journal of the excursion, along with his papers (receipts for the illicit goods and the like), were discovered aboard the abandoned ship, and it is presumed that some of the cargo had been previously off-loaded (adding to hopes of Vetch's survival). Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00657

1701/11/27

Campbell, Duncan, fl. 1694-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Vetch's abandoned ship

Campbell sends the account of Lt. Governor Nanfan pertaining to Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship, in which it claimed contraband items (18 casks of brands, beaver skins, scarlet cloth) were found on board. He says "wee all Long to heare what is become of Capt. Vetch," adding to the mystery of the ship's grounding.

GLC03107.00658

1714/03/18

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: departure for Great Britain

John discusses business that must be taken care of before his departure, and tries to arrange a meeting with his parents. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01054

1714/03/30

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: political affairs

Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01055

1714/03/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's accounts

Philip updates his father on what business he has attended, and any significant news. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01056

1714/04/05

Schuyler, Philip, 1666-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: falling prices of provisions

Schuyler informs Livingston that Hugh Saills will pay him a visit in order to tell him what has happened to his sloop. Schuyler also mentions that the prices of provisions have fallen, and that Livingston's bellows remain unsold. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01057

1714/04/05

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the location of Robert Livingston's sloop

Gilbert describes when his father's sloop was last sighted, and explains that if it has not yet returned to the Manor, it has most likely altered its course by some means. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01058

1714/04/06

Inferior Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Action involving Samuel Vetch

Announces that more information will arrive from abroad with instructions on how to continue a matter involving Samuel Vetch. The document is labeled "A Copy from the Minute book" and examined by Samuell Tyler.

GLC03107.01059

1714/04/06

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the malicious acts of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to bid farewell before his departure and to inform Livingston of the malice of Governor Nicholson, who did everything he could to keep Vetch from going to England.

GLC03107.01060

1714/04/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's sloop

Philip writes of a recent sighting of his father's sloop, and expresses his hope that it arrive at the Manor shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01061

1714/04/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of their sloop

Gilbert writes to say that their sloop is safe but headed for the Jerseys. He also mentions the current price of flour, and states his desire to "make an end" with his father's debtors. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01062

1714/04/19

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01063

1714/04/19

Verplank, Philip, fl. 1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's business

Verplank writes to forward copies of papers relating to Samuel Vetch's business. He also mentions that John Borland would like Livingston's opinion regarding a demand made by Governor Nicholson to see Borland's and Capt. Steel's books concerning Vetch's accounts.

GLC03107.01064

1714/04/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the birth of his son John

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01065

1714/04/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: departure of Samuel Vetch

John writes to inform his father of Samuel Vetch's departure, and the lies that Governor Nicholson has told of both of them. He also discusses the state of his business, and asks his father to help him with a loan. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01066

1714/04/24

Der Spiegel, H.V., fl. 1714

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01068

1714/04/26

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall Nicholson. According to Samuel and Margaret Vetch, Nicholson broke into their house without a proper warrant, made numerous attempts to prevent Vetch from traveling to England, and unlawfully delayed payment due to Vetch for the maintenance of a garrison at Annapolis Royall. Margaret then asks that her father get Gov. Hunter to intervene on…

GLC03107.01069

1714/04/27

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the madness of the Generall [Nicholson]

John relates an account of the Generall's [Nicholson] mad and irrational behavior that he heard through a Mr. Mackdowell, a man who stayed with John Borland while the Generall was lodged there as well. John states his belief that the Generall belongs in "bedelem." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01070

1714/04/28

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in Dutch]

The name Cornelis Shermerhorn is written at the top of the account sheet.

GLC03107.01071

1714/04/28

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: muster orders

Collins explains how conflicting orders regarding muster rolls have come in from various government officials, which has resulted in a great deal of confusion and frustration. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01072