1686/07/20

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II

During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land patent on 4 November 1684. In the document, Robert Livingston states that there is a creek in his territory where Indians come to fish, and he notes that it would make a convenient settlement for the Christian Indians of Canada, and would also open up the opportunity to trade with these Indians. Livingston therefore releases the tract of land to…

GLC03107.01828

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: "Reasons offer to the arbitrators why they ought not to allow . . .

of Jacob Harwoods sham sale of Robt. Livingstons Tallys of 1670." P.1 of the document outlines how Harwood's actions anulled any legitimate sale. P.2 is an account of how Robert Livingston came into possession of a part of the estate of Coll. Dongan. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01829

1712/05/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02227

1712/07/23

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02228

1712/08/20

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02229

1712/08/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02230

1712/08/22

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02231

1712/08/27

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02232

1712/08/28

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02233

1712/11/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02234

1712/04/17

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: desire for a line from his relations

John writes that he longs to hear from his mother and other relations, who he fears have nearly forgotten him. He also desires to visit his wife, whose health is declining rapidly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02235

1712/08/25

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: departure for Annapolis Royal

Margaret writes that she plans to depart for Annapolis Royal to visit her husband, and expresses concern for her sister's health. She also notes that the situation in Annapolis is calm, and there has been no news of mutiny in the garrison there.

GLC03107.02236

1713/04/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02237

1713/04/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02238

1713/04/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02239

1713/05/23

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02240

1713/05/31

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02241

1713/10/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02242

April 1713

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: order to grind wheat for sale

On behalf of his father, Gilbert tells his mother to stop brewing and malting beer, as it is too late in the year to sell it. Rather, she ought to grind all the flour and purchase as much wheat as possible, since these will get a better price.

GLC03107.02243

1713/05/28

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: unable to purchase seed

Gilbert informs his mother that he was not able to purchase seed as she requested, but has sent some "scherly reutts" instead. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02244

1714/04/29

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: no payment from the Governor

Robert writes that his father has not received payment from the Governor, and it is unlikely that he will receive anything on the palatine's account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02245

1714/04/13

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02246

1714/04/17

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02247

1714/04/17

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02248

1714/04/21

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02249