1722/11/10

Knight, Edmund, fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Account of sales of merchandise from the Sloop Speedwell Arnout Schermerhorn. P.3 is ALS from Knight to Livingston explaining the sales and the state of Livingston's account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01479

1722/11

Hardenbrook, John, fl. 1722

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01480

1722/10/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Votes for the 2 Taxes"

Count of votes from the different cities and counties of New York province.

GLC03107.01481

1722/11/03

Bradford, William, 1663-1752

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased almanacs and book binding from Bradford.

GLC03107.01482

1722/11/01

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

Letter

Title: to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line between New York and Connecticut. The Assembly then discusses the conduct of the Treasurer of New York, who they have found guilty of the misapplication of public funds. As a result of this, the Assembly appointed their own Treasurer, and fell into his majesty's disfavor. They therefore request that Bampfeild clear them of all charges of…

GLC03107.01483

1722/11/03

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph document signed

Title: Bill of exchange for payment fo Samuel Baker of London

Having just received payment from Robert Livingston, Burnet orders payment to be made to Samuel Baker, and charged to his own account.

GLC03107.01484

1722/11/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Examination & mittimas for P[ete]r Nix and Joh[anne]s Server"

The document charges Peter Nix and Johannes Server with the crime of stealing horses from Robert Livingston and Davil Prill. Livingston then wrote an order to the jail of Albany, explaining the crimes of the two men, and demanding their admission to the jail. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01485

1722/11

Ludlor, fl. 1722

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston ordered gowns to be made for his wife.

GLC03107.01486

1722/08/20

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01487

1685/08/03

Manuscript document

Title: Senecas proposal not to go to the French [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01926

1685/09/08

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the 5 Nations [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01927

1685/09/15

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the western Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01928

1685/09/15

Byrd, William, fl. 1685

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01929

1685/09/15

Byrd, William, fl. 1685

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01930

1685/09/15

Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Byrd [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01931

[1685]

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Instructions for Arnought the Interpreter (to be by him followed to the . . .

. . . Senecas, Maqques, Onnondages, Oneydes & Cayouges." Effingham instructs the interpreter to inform the Indians that he is aware of the destruction they recently caused in Virginia, where they killed a number of cattle and a few Englishmen. He goes on to say that he is willing to forgive the matter, provided the Indians call their men back from Virginia and Maryland and promise to never travel through there again.

GLC03107.01932

1684/07/30

Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron, 1643-1695

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks, Senecas, Onondagas, and Oneidas

Effingham condemns the Indians for repeatedly breaking their covenant with Coll. Coursey and invading Virginia and Maryland, where they have robbed and plundered English settlements. He explains, however, that he has worked with Thomas Dongan, the Governor of New York, and has decided to make a new and stronger peace with the Indians. In this peace, Effingham demands that the Indians call all of their men out of Virginia, and promise to never attack the English, or their Indian allies, ever again.

GLC03107.01933

1684/07/30

Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron, 1643-1695

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks, Senecas, Onondagas, and Oneidas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01934

1684/08/02

Onondaga and Cayuga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition or oration of the Onnondages & Cayouges Sachims made in the . . .

. . . Town hall of Albany before the Right hon[or]able the Lord Effingham Govenor of Virginia and Coll. Thomas Dongan Gov[ernor] of New York" In their proposition, the Indians state that since the English now exceed the Indians in number, the English should protect them from French. They go on to express their sense of unity with the English, and their desire to give their land to whichever Sachim they please.

GLC03107.01935

1684/02/03

Maquase, Sachims, fl. 1684

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition made by some messengers sent from the Maquase Sachims in the . . .

. . . Toune house of Albany." The Mohawk messengers offer belts of wampum in exchange for information regarding English designs to attack them. They English respond with an assurance of peace, and encourage the Indians to hunt freely and to be at ease.

GLC03107.01936

1684/02/03

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of the Mohawks [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01937

1685/06/29

Seneca Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by four Sinnekes to the Commander & Justices of Peace"

The Senecas explain that they have heard rumors of Canada's plans to attack them, and ask the English for their protection. The English respond and ask the Senecas to ignore the rumors, and also to resist fighting with their Indian enemies.

GLC03107.01938

1685/07/01

Northern Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of the northern Indians and an answer [in Dutch and English]

The proposal was written in Dutch and the answer was written in English. In the response, the Indians are welcomed to settle in Skachkook, where the English will protect them from the French.English translation GLC03107.01939

GLC03107.01939

1685/07/01

Northern Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the north Indians that are come from Canada . . .

. . . being about 56 in number besides 100 women & children there Sachim is called Sadorikquis accompanyed with the Indians of Schaghkook" The northern Indians write that they have come from Canada to settle in Schaghkook with the Indians there. They submit to the authority of the British crown, and ask for protection against the French. In their response, the English welcome the Indians and promise them the protection they requested.

GLC03107.01940

1685/07/02

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the northern Indians

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01941