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to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...

GLC03107.01019

to Robert Livingston re: offer to attend to Livingston's business

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01020

to Robert Livingston re: friendly regards to the family

Collins refers to Livingston as his brother, and writes of his and his wife's desire to see the family.

GLC03107.01021

to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of debts and credits from 4 September to 21 November [1699].

GLC03107.00512

Account of the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany

Expense report of the Mayor Pieter Schuyler and the Aldermen of Albany from 27 September 1699 to 3 October 1699. Hoogan makes a request for payment on the 5 October [1699] and acknowledges receipt of payment on 27 March 1700.

GLC03107.00513

to Robert Livingston re: news of William's family

Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James...

GLC03107.00514

to Robert Livingston re: news of Pirates and a "plague"

Riggs writes to Livingston discussing a "great sickness at Philledelphe . . . above three hundred ded" and an action taken by Pirates by capturing a ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00515

to Robert Livingston re: news of William's sons

William writes reiterating his request for Robert to discover any news of the captivity of Andrew Livingston, and his belief that James Livingston might possibly be dead. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00516

to Robert Livingston re: a voyage to Caledonia

Borland writes to Livingston discussing the trip to the Scottish colony, with an eye towards Livingston donating money and/or supplies to the trip. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00517

to Sydney Lord Godolphin, Treasurer re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston petitioned Sydney Godolphin, Lord high Treasurer of England, to be reimbursed for the victualling of "2 of the Established Companys at New York for four months," from 25 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. On p.2 Livingston enumerates a list...

GLC03107.00518

Petition re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston details his disbursed funds in an effort to be reimbursed for his victualling expenditures from 25 December 1699 to 26 April 1700.

GLC03107.00519

to Robert Livingston re: offers to board Robert Livingston for schooling

Mr. Stoddard offeres to "take a fatherly care" of young Robert Livingston, while offering him board and overseeing his studies towards a legal career, for the small sum of £11 annually. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00520

List of items being brought by Robert Livingston Jr. on his voyage to Scotland

Livingston's son Robert (1688-1775) made a trip to Scotland in 1699, bringing with him such supplies as "a new morning gown," "6 fine hollan Shirts," "a Gold ring & a pare of Silver buttons," and numerous spices. He travelled on the Calledonia with...

GLC03107.00521

Receipt

Noble signed the receipt for 24 shillings to convert the sum from New York to Boston money.

GLC03107.00522

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00523

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

The bill amounted to 72 guilder.

GLC03107.00524

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00525

Deposition of Robert Livingston re: Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy

Livingston's legal deposition, naming Thomas Williams as Livingston's deputy Collector of the Excise of the County and City of Albany for the term of one year.

GLC03107.00526

Receipt [in Dutch]

Johannes Schuyler is mentioned in the document.

GLC03107.00527

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00528

Account sheet [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00529

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00530

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00531

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00532

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed.

GLC03107.00533

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00534

to Robert Livingston re: note of introduction of William Lombard

Vetch recommends the bearer of this note, William Lombardi, to Livingston as a "person...you will be verie well satisfied with." Docketed.

GLC03107.00535

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00536

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00537

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Letter to Livingston from his daughter.

GLC03107.00538

to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies

James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...

GLC03107.00539

to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Scotland

Robert wrote home to let his parents know that he had arrived in Scotland after a five week voyage at sea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00540

to Robert Livingston re: offer to board Livingston's son

Stoddard offers to board Livingston's son for 10 pounds annually, in addition to upwards of twenty shillings annually for the son's education. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00541

to Robert Livingston re: news from political scene at New York

Graham begins with consolation regarding the passing of Livingston's daughter. He continues by discussing a failed attempt by Gov. Fletcher to gain a commission for a Mr. Weaver, and yet mentions "My Lords interest continues very great at home."...

GLC03107.00542

to Robert Livingston re: prohibition from exportation of horses to Canada

Nanfan sends his condolences on the loss of Livingston's daughter, and requests news on the failed Commission of Mr. Weaver and the possibility of receiving pay from England. He also forwards an order stating the sending of horses from New York to...

GLC03107.00543

Declaration removing Livingston's salary as Collector of Excise

By decision of the Council of the Province of New York under Governor Bellomont, having experimented by allowing Johannes Groenendyrk to collect the excise on 13 November 1699, discovered that Groenendyrk collected more than Robert Livingston....

GLC03107.00544

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00545

Receipt

Louwerse acknowledges receipt of the balance of Livingston's account with John Jacobse.

GLC03107.00546

Receipt

John Livingston paid Johannes Hardenboy the sum of £8 for "half a Sloop."

GLC03107.00547

to "Land Lord" re: request for the completion of Forster's house and lower rent

Discusses the conditions of the house in which he resides, and claims that his rent is too high for the said conditions. He writes "I cannot afford to give 60 pence a year for a house to Sleep in, especially for one that is not yet made intirely...

GLC03107.00548

to Robert Livingston re: the arrest of Captain Kidd

Campbell writes discussing the events in Parliament revolving around the arrested Captain Kidd. He mentions a nine hour debate and the Earl of Bellomont's being charged with "Obtaining a Comision for Capt Kidd Contrary to the Laws." However, being...

GLC03107.00549

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00550

to Robert Livingston re: Captain Kidd's case before Parliament

Graham writes to Livingston in a calming effort, stating "Banish all uneasiness from [your] bosom." Graham states that Kidd, although he would be tried, would not drag down the other investors in the Adventure Galley scheme, claiming that the...

GLC03107.00551

Account sheet re: wages earned on "Susanah"

William Sare, submitted this account of the wages due to 7 men for their labor on the Brigantine Susanah's voyage from Madeira to New York. On p.2 Sare acknowledges receipt of some of the wages from Coll. Gabriel Minvielle and John Barberie....

GLC03107.00552

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00553

Account of the Excise at Albany

The Account of excise covers the period of 25 March 1700 to 1 December 1700. Also includes an account of rum and liquor expended in households, and an account of debts to the city of Albany.

GLC03107.00554

"List of 21 warrants for my Sallary . . ."

" . . . from 25 of March 1695 to the 25 June 1700 signed by Mayor Bellomont the 14 of September 1700." Livingston's request for payment totalling £682. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00555

to Robert Livingston re: explanation for not shipping Livingston's order

Livingston and Stephen Van Cortlandt purchased "Crank"s from John Cutler. Van Cortlandt's item was said to have a defect, while Livingston's was not sent due to a lack of stock. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00556