1820/10/04

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Letter signed

Title: To: Jonathan Mason.

Regarding Gov. William Shirley, dismissal of Col. John Quincy and the British government's arbitrary practices in Quincy, Mass.

GLC03099

1812/05/26

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics

A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president

GLC03100

1671/01/01

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Mother (Janet Fleming) re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00003

1673/12/12

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "The charges of apprehending and securing Cockcatammuy & Callaquomy..."

An Itemized bill of expenses incurred in the capture and incarceration of two Native Americans.

GLC03107.00004

1888/06

Livingston, J., fl. 1888

Manuscript signed

Title: Copy of Robert Livingston's voyage journal of 28 April 1673

Docketed "Copy. 'Journal of my Voyage coming out April 28th 1673.' The original in my possession many years - lost. disappeared mysteriously - JL June/88." Transcription is not entirely faithful as several words and phrases are omitted in this copy of the Livingston progenitor's journal.

GLC03107.00006

1667/08/17

Nicolls, Richard, 1624-1672

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Comissaries of Albany re: missing Mr. Carler

Nicolls discusses a Mr. Carler, who has disappeared in the winter without any news of his whereabouts or survival. It continues by reporting Nicolls' willingness to report in Dutch "when I write anything of Consequence." Docketed on address leaf. Written at Fort James (formerly Fort Amsterdam)

GLC03107.00007

1675/09/09-1683/05/30

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Excise book [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00008

1676/08/25

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Special court proceeding signed by Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]

Proceedings of a Special Court case in Albany between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Mssrs. Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne. The case decided that Renselaer must pay Messrs. Leisler and Milborne damages to the amount of 1500 £ sterling. P.2 offers and English translation of the proceedings.

GLC03107.00009

1676/08/29

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Special court proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]

Proceedings in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00010

1676/08/29

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary

Proceedings of case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler. Leisler and Milborne have returned to the Court to request that Renselaer redact all statements made about Leisler and Milborne, and that he also pay the amount awarded by the Court. Renselaer is willing to revoke all statements, but refuses to pay Leisler and Milborne. The two therefore request that Renselaer be held "in Security" until he is willing to pay the award.

GLC03107.00011

1676/08/17

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]

Concerns the case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00012

1676/08/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Document signed

Title: Fragment of deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary

English translation of GLC03107.01.00012. Pertains to case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00013

1676/08/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Fragment of legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary

Copy of the sentence passed in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.

GLC03107.00014

1677/10/03

Cook, Edward, fl. 1677

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: difficulties with the ship Algiers

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00015

1677/10/12

Gibb, Andrew, fl. 1677

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: health concerns, a purchased horse

Gibb inquires about Livingston's health, followed by news of his recent recovery from an ailment. He also questions Livingston on the purchase of a horse which was promised to Gibb. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00016

1681/02/12

Parker, William A., fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of William Parker re: debt to Robert Livingston

Reckoning of the account held by William Parker for Robert Livingston, claiming Parker owes 80 guilder to Livingston.

GLC03107.00017

1677/10/20

Palmer, J., fl. 1677-1682

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay the balance of his account

Palmer requests that Livingston pay his overdue balance, preferably in beaver. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00018

1677/10/30

Brigby, Richard, fl. 1677

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: overtures of continued friendship

Brigby discusses carrying Livingston's letters to England when he travels thence. He informs Livingston that he drew forty-eight shillings on Livingston's name for expenses. In a postscript, Brigby notes that it is a pity that Livingston has not married yet.

GLC03107.00019

1681/04/28

Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Ledger page detailing the financial transactions which took place between Livingston and Van Cortlandt between 7 October 1678 and 26 April 1681. The transactions total £823 18s.

GLC03107.00020

1678/01/30

Hull, John, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of debts

Hull requests that Livingston honor his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00021

1678/02/24

Hall, George, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Hall's experiences as a trapper

Hall describes his existence as a trapper and also sends news of Livingston's dog. He offers to send the dog to Livingston as soon as the opportunity arises. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00022

1678/04/19

Greenshalgh, Wentworth, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: questioning whether Livingston received seeds

Greenshalgh asks to be informed if Livingston received his previous letter, in which he enclosed two packets of seeds. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00023

1678/06/25

Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of ten shillings

Nicolls discusses the "backwardness in payment for . . . Commissioners," and requests that Livingston outlay 10 shillings to a Capt. Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00024

1699/07/27

Dewar, Sampson, fl. 1699

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's debt to Sampson Dewar beginning on the 24 July 1678 for items such as pipes of wine and barrels of flour.

GLC03107.00025

1678/10/02

Cooper, Timothy, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business dealings in Albany

Cooper discusses all the creditors who claim to be owed money by Livingston, mentioning Messrs. Bringly and Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00026