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

1700/07

Abeel, John, 1667-1711

Autograph document signed

Title: Bill [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00577

1700/07/02

Ryckman, Albert, fl. 1680-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00578

1700/07/05

Cosyn, D.W., fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Also signed by John Abeel.

GLC03107.00579

1700/07/05

Ceryk, Harden, fl. 1700

Autograph note signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00580

1700/09/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Earl of Bellomont re: request for payment of Livingston's withheld salary

Livingston petitions for the salary granted him by King William III and withheld by Benjamin Fletcher.

GLC03107.00581

1700/10/07

Vandlier, William, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00582

1700/11/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt re: salary received from the Earl of Bellomont

Livingston account of moneys due him for his victualling duties. Acknowledges receipt of a portion of it on 9 August 1700 and on 7 November 1700.

GLC03107.00584

1700/12/02

Campbell, Duncan, fl. 1694-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: John Livingston's potential marriage to Mary Winthrop

The letter concerns the pending engagement of Livingston's son John to Mary Winthrop. Campbell speaks highly of the Winthrop family and strongly approves of the engagement, and urges Livingston to do the same. Docketed.

GLC03107.00585

1700/12/03

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the death of Stephen van Cortlandt

Graham sends his condolences on the death of Stephen Van Cortlandt. He also discusses Livingston's suspension from being Collector of the Excise, which he considers to be "a paradox" when viewed with the same eye as reading of Bellomont's "Esteem" for Livingston. Graham also discusses the proposed match between John Livingston and Mary Winthrop, "I am apt to believe that the mariadge is as good as any N England mariadge." Finally, he wishes much success and joy to Samuel Vetch and his new wife Margaret (Livingston's daughter). Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00586

1700/12/10

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert & Alida Livingston re: request for parental blessing upon wedding

John writes this letter from New London requesting "yours and mothers Blesing and Consent" upon his marriage with Mary Winthrop, as the couple has already received the blessings of Governor and Mrs. Winthrop, and claims that if his parents were to be so "Chruwell as I hope [you will not be] I would Reather Dey then to Leave Hur." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00587

1700/12/20

Miller, Jannet, fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: advising Margaret about Samuel Vetch's character

Jannet Miller writes to her uncle in an effort to dissuade him from granting his blessing on his daughter Margaret marrying Samuel Vetch. Miller writes that Vetch is hated by "al his country and that for his evil deads." She then tells of young Robert's progress in his studies - "he is good conditioned and lovs to be incouraged" but is not yet ready "to make acquaintanc with any of the Scholars." Finally, Jannet requests that both Robert and Margaret favor her with letters, as her immediate family has dwindled in numbers to include only her mother and her cousin, young Robert. Docketed on…

GLC03107.00588

1700/12/18

Thickstone, Jeremy, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Promissory note for Robert Livingston

Thickstone agrees that he remains indebted to Robert Livingston for the sum of 120 guilders.

GLC03107.00589

1700/12/09

Winthrop, John, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children

Winthrop apologizes for his previous lack of written salutations, and begins with expressing his surprise at understanding that John Livingston was interested in the hand of Mary Winthrop, believing that Livingston had visited him on his return home only to express "a Civillety". Having discovered the younger Livingston's intentions in the older Livingston's letter, Winthrop is non-committal as to granting his blessing to this union, as "she is my onely child and most deare to me." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00591

1700/03/30

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of forwarded packet from Earl of Bellomont

Nanfan writes to Livingston that he had received a packet from the Earl of Bellomont, which he forwarded to Albany to Livingston and the rest of the Indian Affairs Commissioners. Also, Nanfan writes of the arrival of New Jersey Governer Andrew Hamilton in New York.

GLC03107.00592

1700/02/20

Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Lord Bellomont's testimony before Parliament

Graham writes that Lord Bellomont had testified before Parliament for five days regarding the case of Captain William Kidd, and after having completed his testimony and being acquitted from any wrongdoings, Bellomont has issued orders that all pirates in the American colonies ("Maryland, Pennsilvania & the Jerseys") be transported to England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00593

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