1728/08/10

Winne, Kilias, fl. 1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Winne signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01820

1728/07/04

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: price of provisions in New York and Curacao

Stephen writes of the extravagant prices for provisions in Curacao, and compares them with the prices in New York. He also writes of the theft of rum from Capt. Watten's cellar.

GLC03107.01821

[1728]/09/26

Brockholes, Anthony, fl. 1682-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fur trade

Brockholes informs Livingston of some transactions he has completed, and asks Livinston to send more goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01827

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

1699/03/25

Manuscript document

Title: Authorization to determine and receive debts due to the army

The document authorizes an un-named individual to collect the debts of non-commission officers and private soldiers who served in a company in New York.

GLC03107.01847

[1666/08/10/31]

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01857

1672/07/23

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01858

1674/05/08

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01859

1674/02/14

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition [in Dutch]

Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC03107.01860

1677/04/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01863

1677/04/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Proposicons made to the Mohekanders and other River Indians by . . .

. . . Major John Pynchon and James Richards Gent: Commissioners from the Colone of Massasshusetts & Cannatticut in the Court house at Albany." The document commends the River Indians for their refusal to participate in a war against the English. It also acknowledges them as friends, and states that they may maintain this friendship by refusing to aid or harbor their enemies, and informing the English of any Indian designs against them.

GLC03107.01866

1677/04/24

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition

The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.

GLC03107.01867

1677/06/04

Janse, Daniel, fl. 1677

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas

The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.

GLC03107.01870

1677/07/21

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01871

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The document names 4 Sachems that responded to the proposition: Ca[r]achkondie (the speaker), Tanonauiaichta, Sienonkachi, and Oneyichkaron. In their answer, the Onondagas agree to peace and to commit no damage or injury against the settlers of Virginia and Maryland. Robert Livingston signed and certified the document as a true copy, that he translated, compared, and verified.

GLC03107.01872

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01873

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

Two copies of the document are attached. Both are signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary.

GLC03107.01874

1677/07/21

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the English to forgive some Onondaga Indians who went out to fight the 5 Nations (allies of the English), as they were unaware of the current agreement. Robert Livingston, Secretary, signed the document as a true copy that he translated, compared, and revised.

GLC03107.01875

1677/08/06

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01876

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01877

16 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Thayer

He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.

GLC02744.023

17 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.

GLC02744.025

31 July 1805

Autograph document

Title: [Col. Smith's money spent on bacon and flour]

GLC01450..600.018