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The Harbour of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina

With a view of the city from the south side. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.

GLC03103.11

A Sketch of the environs of Charlestown [Charleston] in South Carolina

The key provides military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 79, who notes a later state.

GLC03103.12

A Sketch of the operations before Charlestown [Charleston, S.C.]....

The key provides detailed military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.

GLC03103.13

A Sketch of the battle near Camden in South Carolina, August 16, 1780

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 89, who notes that the order of battle is correct while the terrain appears to be inaccurate.

GLC03103.14

Untitled chart of the coast of Georgia and South Carolina [Savannah]

Includes small plan of the siege of Savannah in a cartouche.

GLC03103.15

Letters and documents of the Livingston-Redmond family of New York (decimalized).

GLC03107

Genealogical table of the Livingstons descended from Robert, from 1676 to 1850

Complete Title: "Genealogical Table Showing the Principal Public Offices, Military Commissions, Etc., Held by Robert Livingston, First Lord of the Manor of Livingston, and His Descendants, including Men who have Married Ladies of this Family, from A...

GLC03107.00001

Ledger of accounts in Rotterdam for the year 1670 [in Dutch]

Cover ink has faded, leaving an almost illegible cover title, "Journal." Entered in three columns: a fractional entry code, the particulars of the entry, and the amount of the entry. Livingston kept this ledger for his shipping business, as dozens of...

GLC03107.00002

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

GLC03107.00003

"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

Journal of Robert Livingston's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

Handwritten journal detailing Robert Livingston's "Voyage Comeing Over" from Grenock, Scotland to Charlestown in New England in America. .

GLC03107.00005

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...

GLC03107.00006

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...

GLC03107.00007

Excise book [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00008

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...

GLC03107.00009

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

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...

GLC03107.00011

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

A bond [in Dutch]

Legal bond regarding a debt. Livingston is mentioned in the text.

GLC03107.00113

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Also signed by Nicholas Van Beech, Anna Homadt and Lorenzo Bassels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00114

Account of Teunis Williamse

Contains a number of different documents. P.1 is an account sheet containing the name of Robert Livingston. P.2 and 3 concern the account of Williamse, and contain the signatures of Albert Ryckman and Robert [illegible]. P. 4 and 5 contain larger...

GLC03107.00115

Request for a final accounting of the estate of Tounis Williams

Governor Dongan orders the constables of Albany to deliver an account of the estate of Tounis Williams, deceased, and any other relevant items, to Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.00116

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of items Livingston purchased from Benbrigg and the amount that Livingston owes for these items.

GLC03107.00117

Land patent for Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston's original deed for a tract of land purchased from two Indians and located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in a region known as Roeloffe Johnsons Kill. In return for this tract of land, Livingston's yearly "Quit Rent" due...

GLC03107.00118

Legal document re: the estate of Anthonia Slackboome

Written and signed by both Cornelius van Dyck and Johannes Provoost, administrators and trustees of the estate of Antonia Blackboome, widow of the late Arent van CorLaer. The document certifies the transfer of a tract of land to Johannes Clute. The...

GLC03107.00119

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet detailing debts of Robert Livingston to Peter Bent. P.2 contains scattered mathematical equations. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00120

Land Transaction with Major Dirkursses

Livingston conveys unto Maj. Dirkursses a tract of land contained within Roeloff Johnsons Kill occuppied by Jacob Vosburgh's farm. "Agents Letters" printed on verso.

GLC03107.00121

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's account with Bueno for provisions including molasses, pewter, and tobacco, totalling £57.

GLC03107.00122

Collections and salary of Robert Livingston

Santon, governmental Paymaster for the province of New York, is forwarding Livingston his salary of £432 for his posts of Secretary of the town of Albany and Secretary of the Board of Indian Commissioners.

GLC03107.00123

Financial document [in Dutch]

Regards a financial matter between Wendell and Livingston.

GLC03107.00124

Financial document [in Dutch]

Concerns a financial matter between Livingston and Bleker.

GLC03107.00125

Request for Livingston to lend money

Skaiffe requested that Livingston loan 100 guilder to Elis. Barnes. A note appears at the bottom of page stating that the document was received by Livingston on the 9 December 1684.

GLC03107.00126

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00127

Legal document [in Dutch]

The document seems to concern the affairs of David F. Schuyler. Also contains the signatures and seals of Pieter Schuyler and Robert Livingston on p. 2. P.3 contains a note signed by David F. Schuyler.

GLC03107.00128

Land patent for Robert Livingston

An expansion of Livingston's original tract of land at the Roeloffe Johnsons Kill to add an additional 600 acres of land (these being adjacent to the furthest expanse of the Province of New York on the border with Connecticut, and therefore not...

GLC03107.00129

Legal document [in Dutch]

Jacob Janse Gardinier is named in the text.

GLC03107.00130

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00131

Account of Robert Livingston

Coyman, who previously sold Livingston grain and meat, requests the balance of £340 and 5 shillings due to him to be paid. Date on docket reads June 1713.

GLC03107.00132

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00133

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet tabulates the cost of carrying a case of beaver from New York to London, accruing to £141.

GLC03107.00134

Land patent for Robert Livingston

An expansion of Livingston's original tract of land at the Roeloffe Johnsons Kill to add an additional 600 acres of land (these being adjacent to the furthest expanse of the Province of New York on the border with Connecticut, but not adjacent to his...

GLC03107.00135

Land patent for Robert Livingston

A reiteration of the two previous grants of lands given to Livingston, with the words "all which several tracts or parcels of Land lying together." As the two parcels of land as granted were not adjacent, the connection of these masses of land...

GLC03107.00136

Account of Robert Livingston

Complete tabulation of Livingston's account with Harwood with an itemized balance of £1034.

GLC03107.00137

Receipt re: payment of £300 for the charter of the town of Albany

Shows that Philip Schuyler and Robert Livingston, "Commissioners for the City of Albany," have paid £300, in the form of both money and Beaver pelts, to Thomas Dongan "on account of the Charter granted to the City of Albany." Also contains the...

GLC03107.00138

to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell Livingston's goods

Blackall thanks Livingston for inducing his mother to consign a case of beaver pelts to him, and hopes that he may succeed in selling them in London. Requests that Livingston send him further consignments.

GLC03107.00139

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's bill for goods and services rendered to Livingston, beginning in March 1687 and ending in June 1694. Total amounts to £1835.

GLC03107.00140

Request for payment from Livingston

Request for funds collected by Livingston as Collector of the Excise in Albany. Also signed by John Smith as a witness.

GLC03107.00141

Land patent for Robert Livingston

A reiteration of the Land Grant of 1686, with a review of the rights and privileges forthcoming to Livingston and his heirs as Lords of Livingston Manor. This grant also states that Livingston's annual rent is to be decreased to twenty-five...

GLC03107.00142

Account of Mssrs. Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston

Record of a sum due to Andrew Bowne by Schuyler and Livingston.

GLC03107.00143

Account of provisions and beer delivered to the forces at Albany

An account book, itemizing the recipients of all the provisions delivered to the garrison at Albany by Livingston (who held the office of victualer to the garrison at the time) and to the Indians of the region, also by Livingston (who also held a...

GLC03107.00144

Account of the Excise of Albany

Account of finances for the County of Albany for the year 25 March 1687 to 25 March 1688.

GLC03107.00145

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's account sheet records all transactions between himself and Robert Livingston from 19 March 1687 to 30 October 1694. According to Harwood's calculations, there was an outstanding balance due to Harwood of £661. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00146

to Peter Schuyler re: a farm called Cralo

Livingston requests that his brother-in-law clear the tenants and farmers from Cralo, a tract of land recently purchased by Livingston.

GLC03107.00147

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for the goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in New York. Docketed on verso. Date on docket is 25 June 1687.

GLC03107.00148

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's nephew, value of goods in London

Harwood states that he is shipping the requested goods, along with Livingston's nephew (who is not named in this letter). He discusses the value of some goods previously shipped by Livingston, and also describes how Livingston's nephew will be...

GLC03107.00149

Account of Robert Livingston

An account of the debts accrued in shipping beaver, otter, and bear pelts from New York to London in November 1687 and April 1688. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00150

Merchandise for account of Jacob Harwood of London

Account sheets itemize transactions between Livingston in Albany and Harwood in London, including fees such as shipping and customs duties. Calculates Livingston's debt to Harwood from 10 November 1687 to 5 September 1694.

GLC03107.00151

to Robert Livingston re: offers of friendship and service as a trapper

Cochrane, a French trapper from Canada, uses his knowledge of a Mr. Gregoire to gain contact with Livingston. Fragment of docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.00152

re: Robert Livingston's taxes paid for 1686 and 1687

Stephen Van Cortlandt and James Grahame, managers of "his Majty's Reveune," certify by this document that Robert Livingston had paid his excise of the years 1686 and 1687. P.2 contains a distinct note containing monetary calculations.

GLC03107.00153

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice of goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in Albany. Signed in document. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00154

to Robert Livingston re: invoicing of goods

Harwood sends Livingston an updated total for his account to accompany the invoices already sent. Also, Harwood turns down the prospect of selling "Steele & Iron, & Cuttlasses" and further requests that any personal purchases be invoiced separately...

GLC03107.00155

Account of Robert Livingston

Receipt for the personal belongings of eighteen men, which were sold to Livingston. Items include horses, carbines, calico stockings, and hats. P.3 contains a statement signed by 19 men ordering that Livingston pay the balance of his account with...

GLC03107.00156

Account of the Excise of Albany

Account sheet of excise money collected by Robert Livingston from 11 August 1688 to 11 March 1692.

GLC03107.00157

Minutes of Albany Council meeting

Livingston had applied to the Town Council of Albany for an increase in salary from £15 to £20, because the county of Albany, which had previously allotted Livingston £5, had discontinued this practice. However, the Council denied the request...

GLC03107.00158

Corn disbursement list for troops at Schenectady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00159

Rhyme [in Dutch] re: Leysler

Possibly discusses Leisler's Rebellion.

GLC03107.00160

to Robert Livingston

Pynchon sends news of New England Governor [Edmund Andros's ] excursion to find Indians in Maine, Governor's non-return, leading to fears of his demise. Rumors are passed along about an invasionary fleet sailing from Holland to England carrying the...

GLC03107.00161

to Henry Sloughter

Written to the newly selected Governor of New York, Henry Sloughter, who is still in transit from England. Schuyler has written this letter in an effort to make himself, his associates, and their allegiances known to the new governor, describes the...

GLC03107.00162

to Constables of Albany re: warrant to transport effects of Tounis Williams

Dongan orders Jacob Sanders, Robert Sanders, and Albert Ryckman as Constables of Albany, to transport the personal efefcts of Tounis Williams to Robert Livingston to be held until the proper heir appears.

GLC03107.00163

Account of John Gilbert re: debt to Livingston

Gilbert acknowledges his debt to Livingston and promises to pay it.

GLC03107.00164

Commission for a Justice of the Peace [copy]

Leisler appoints Roger Jacobson to the position of Jusice of the Peace. Certified as a true copy by Robert Livingston. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.00165

Will and Testament of Robert Livingston

Livingston's son John is named as the heir to Livingston Manor. The lands are divided amongst John, Philip, Robert, and Gilbert, while the houses in the town of Albany are divided amongst Margret and Johanna . His wife was to receive land as well...

GLC03107.00166

Bond [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00167

"Apprizement of Thomas Cravens Creatures"

Appraisement of various animals, including horses, bulls, bucks, lambs, rams, and hogs.

GLC03107.00168

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

An account of twenty-two cows, sixteen bulls, and forty sheep brought from Tashkanik to Hartford by tenants fearing Indians. Livingston lists the tenants to whom the livestock are divided, and how the animals are branded. P.2 contains a note...

GLC03107.00169

An account of the livestock brought from Tashkanik for fear of Indians

Copy of item GLC03107.01.00169. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00170

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing all goods shipped from London by Harwood to Livingston in Albany.

GLC03107.00171

to Governor Bradstreet re: French and Indian encounters on the frontiers

Livingston writes of his regrets for the capture of the settlement at Cascoe Bay by the French and their Indian allies, and his belief of a need to "Subdue Canada." He then mentions writing to the Government at Albany in an effort to discover the...

GLC03107.00172

to "Honest Robin" (Robert Livingston) re: news of New York

Ander, the captain of a ship, writes with news of the safety of Livingston's family in New York. He sadly forwards news of the illness of Livingston's daughter Hanah. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00173

to Robert Livingston re: declining chance to join party traveling to Albany

Captain Davis writes that he must go to his family and attend to their illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00174

Account sheet from ledger book [mostly Dutch with some English]

Includes one page in English, describing an "Account of Money disbursed by Rt. Livingston in Procuring of 10 Barrels of Powder which were taken from him and Major Peter Schuyler by Jacob Leysler in the time of the late Revolution." The remainder is...

GLC03107.00175

Account sheet from ledger book [partially in Dutch]

The first page discusses the sale of beaver pelts. The second page is a list of five people's accounts, all of whom were paid in cash by Brant Schuyler.

GLC03107.00176

to Robert Livingston re: impending arrival of Governor Sloughter

Harwood writes about his receipt of the previously shipped case of beaver, but has yet to receive the packets of bear or boar. He also writes of his friendship with New York's new Governor, Henry Sloughter, and the receipt of spices from Barbados.

GLC03107.00177

Account of Robert Livingston

Harwood's bill of sale for one packet of indigo shipped from Barbados. Added to Livingston's previous balance.

GLC03107.00178

Account of Robert Livinston [in Dutch]

The Ship Margriot is mentioned along with Livingston in the account sheet.

GLC03107.00179

to Robert Livingston re: "sorrowful news of the disaster of the fleet"

Allyn writes with news of his return to health, and fears that because of the fleet's disaster, "we may expect them this winter in Albany & the upper townes if God prevent them not."

GLC03107.00180

to Robert Livingston re: attempts to recruit men in struggle against French

Bolcher discusses Livingston's wishes to live peaceably, and his attempts to recruit men for the "warr with france," which have apparantly met with little or no success. Much of the letter is illegible due to damage. Written in the Charlestown...

GLC03107.00181

to Lord Nottingham re: French intrusions, William and Mary

Livingston writes imploring assistance from England in repulsing the incursions into New York made by the French and their Indian allies. He also sends news of Albany's joyful reaction to the crowning of William and Mary, and the news of Jacob...

GLC03107.00182

to Joseph Whiting re: orders to pay Bull's bill

Bull requests that Whiting make a payment to Capt. Andrew Bolcher on the account of Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.00183

to Robert Ferguson re: Leisler's Rebellion

Livingston discusses the joy felt with the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England, though he admits that joy has been tempered by the actions of Jacob Leisler. Discusses how Albany is dealing with the present situation.

GLC03107.00184

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00185

to Robert Livingston re: current affairs of New York Colony

Massachusetts Colony writes declaring that while they understand and sympathize with the situation in New York, the men from Albany should "unite and form against the Common Enemy," namely the French and Indians. Volunteering to mediate between the...

GLC03107.00186

Account of Robert Livingston

Invoice for goods shipped by Harwood to Livingston. Signed in document.

GLC03107.00187

to Robert Livingston re: news from around the colonies

Jamison, a merchant in New York, reports to Livingston on the state of the Assembly in Albany, which continues in its trend of not remitting bills on time. Jamison also sends word of a fleet of 150 ships sailing "for all parts," and that Sir William...

GLC03107.00188

"Letter of Attorney" re: naming Robert Livingston as Meriwether's lawyer

The first two pages are the Letter of Attorney, transfering title of attorney in the matter of Meriwether vs. Jeremiah Todhill to Robert Livingston. Todhill was alleged to have been in debt with Meriwether to the sum of one hundred pounds. Page...

GLC03107.00189

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing transactions between Livingston and Harwood, including shipping fees and customs duties. Records Livingston's outstanding balance to Harwood. .

GLC03107.00190

Account of Robert Livingston

Account sheet itemizing transactions between Livingston and Harwood, including shipping fees and customs duties.

GLC03107.00191

Report on pastures at Albany

Discussion of the actions of the city of Albany with regards to the clearing of lowlands and swamps.

GLC03107.00192

to Laurence Read re: orders to pay Samuell Sewell and Maj. Penn Townsend

Read owed the sum of £110 to Sewall and Townsend, who have signed over the Bill to Stephen Van Cortland, who signed the bill over to Robert Livingston, who signed the bill over to Orville van Suiton.

GLC03107.00193

Account of monies disbursed for forces returning from Canada

Livingston disbursed money "for Sundrys to the Christians & Indians," to pay the expenses of the forces returning from the Canada Expedition.

GLC03107.00194