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Legal document re: Livingston's bond to John Key and Wm. Livingston

The document states the conditions of Robert Livingston's obligation to "save defend and keep harm[less]" John Key and William Livingston during the term of his arrest.

GLC03107.00771

to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's legal situation

Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. "Not delivered" appears on docket.

GLC03107.00773

to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks...

GLC03107.00774

to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William...

GLC03107.00775

to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

to Mr. Bogan re: conditions for R. Livingston's release

Robert Livingston discusses the conditions of his release from the custody of John Lamb, and asks that Bogan assist him with this procedure. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00777

to Mr. Edward King re: R. Livingston's bail

Robert explains the state of his bail, and expresses concern regarding his voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00778

to Robert Livingston re: habeus corpus for R. Livingston's release

Capt. Key informs Robert that he has paid for a habeus corpus to secure Robert's release. With letter on p.2 from Robert Livingston to Capt. Pati[irnio], London, 11 May 1706. In this letter Robert discusses the financial terms of his release....

GLC03107.00779

to Robert Livingston re: a message for the Captain

Stuckey apologizes for not sending an invoice to Robert, and promises to do so as soon as "the ship comes in." He also asks Robert to inform the Captain that he is in Deale and not in London with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00780

Account of expenses travelling to and from London

A bill for food items such as brandy and lamb.

GLC03107.00781

Key's testimony of an agreement between R. Livingston and Blackham

Key's testimony regarding a bond and agreement between Robert Livingston and Richard Blackham. According to Key, Blackham failed to fulfill his obligations and thus complicated the release of Livingston.

GLC03107.00782

Note of payment to William Livingston

Robert Livingston promises to pay a sum of money to William Livingston "on demand."

GLC03107.00783

to Mr. Mitchel and Finley re: request for a bill to Capt. Key

Livingston explains that he was with Mr. Mitchel earlier that day to draw a Bill of Exchange on the account of James Douglas. He then explains that he will be out of town for the evening, and requests that two bills be given to Capt. Key that...

GLC03107.00784

to Robert Livingston re: plans for departure

Stucky, who is on board the Unity at Deale, informs Robert that he hopes to depart shortly. He also expresses his pleasure that Robert will be joining him, and arranges to send for Robert to meet him at Portsmouth, where they will presumably...

GLC03107.00785

"The humble petition of Ch. Lodwick . . .

. . . attorney to . . . widow and Executrix of Seph. Cortlandt Deceased and Robt. Livingston." In a petition addressed to Sidney Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, Lodwick attests to the fact that Livingston and van Cortlandt victualled troops at...

GLC03107.00786

to Robert Livingston re: a warning concerning Mr. Woodfoord

Young Robert apologizes for an act of disobedience, and warns his father that Mr. Woodfoord has not kept his word regarding an unspecified matter. With letters from James Douglas, 28 June 1706; John Key, 28 June 1706. Both letters are concerned...

GLC03107.00787

Bail bond for Robert Livingston

Fragment of the lower right-hand side of paper. Contains the signatures and seals of William Livingston and John Key. The docket reads: "Bail bond for me rejected by Mr. Bishop."

GLC03107.00788

List of R. Livingston's clothes and necessities on board the Unity

List of various articles, including shoes, wigs, saddles, and other amenities that Livingston had on board with him as he travelled to New York.

GLC03107.00790

The Manor of Livingston [in Dutch[

The document is written in Dutch and includes a number of different authors. Additionally, it covers a long period of time, from 27 January 1707 to May 1709. It seems to concern the administration of the Livingston estate.

GLC03107.00791

"Invoyce of 13 Bales 3 Trunks & 3 Cases Containing merchandise . . .

. . . shipped by James Douglas mercht in London On Board the Dove JohnWilde Master bound for New York." Both James Douglas and Robert Livingston were responsible for shipping the goods, however, Douglas appears to have drawn up the document....

GLC03107.00792

Invoices [in Dutch and English]

Appears to be an invoice for skins shipped to New York. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00793

Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother

Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including...

GLC03107.00794

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00795

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00796

Fragment pertaining to Manor of Livingston

Fragment of a larger document related to a financial matter.

GLC03107.00797

Account of Mr. Hendrick Hanse

Balance sheet recording the debt and credit of Hendrick Hanse. Covers a range of dates from 1707 to 1719. With note on p.2 signed by Hanse, 9 April 1722, Albany, in which he acknoledges receipt of the balance from Philip Livingston. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00798

Account of Robert Livingston

List of general supplies, such as food and paper, purchased from 24 May 1708 to 8 August 1709.

GLC03107.00799

Account of John Livingston

Account of financial matters from 15 June 1708 to 22 October 1709. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00800

Account of Robert Livingston

List of items and the amount Livingston owes for them. Items include rope, blocks, and other similar items. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00801

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00802

Letter [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00803

Abstract of the journal of Samuel Vetch

Itemized account of various occurrences on a sea voyage.

GLC03107.00804

to Samuel Vetch re: state of military expedition

Letter written to Samuel Vetch by officers preparing for the next stage of a military expedition toward Canada. The officers relate their reservations about the endeavor, believing that if the expedition fails, their country will be reduced to a...

GLC03107.00805

Freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston

Legal statement of Ebenezer Willson Esq., Mayor and the aldermen of the City of New York declaring the freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston. Grants Livingston the right to "partake of all the benefits, liberties, priveliges, freedoms, and...

GLC03107.00806

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

List of Livingston's individual debtors and creditors and the sum of money to be settled. Some of the headings include: Citty of Albanie [sic], Mannor of Renslselaerswyck, Schaenhechtadie, Mannor of Livingston, New York, Ulster & Dutchess County...

GLC03107.00809

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

Copy of GLC3107.01.00809.

GLC03107.00810

Last will and testament

Names his wife, Alida, as his executor. Divides most of his land throughout New York between his sons Philip, Gilbert, Robert, and John and their descendants. Smaller portions of land are left to his daughters Margaret and Johanna and their...

GLC03107.00811

Addition to last will and testament

Leaves a tract of land called Sara[toga] to his daughters Margaret and Johanna to be divided equally between them and their families.

GLC03107.00812

Legal document [in Dutch]

The names Jacob Hooghteling and Jacob Rosbrugh appear on the document a number of times.

GLC03107.00813

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00814

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00815

"Bill of sale for the Sloop Caledonia"

Documents the sale of the Sloop Caledonia to Robert Livingston by Evert Pels, shipwright. Includes a thorough description of the vessel and the legal/financial agreement.

GLC03107.00816

"Inventory of the Furniture Tackle & apparell belonging to my . . .

. . . new Sloop the Caledonia."

GLC03107.00817

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

In the letter, George [Garb] apologizes for certain individuals acting with such little regard for their officers. He condemns their "taking planks," and warns that such proceedings should be stopped immediately. He also mentions distributing beef...

GLC03107.00818

to Alida Livingston re :[in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00819

to Alida Livingston re :[in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00820

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of transactions from 24 June 1710 to 22 March 1711.

GLC03107.00821

to Robert Livingston re: victualling garrisons

Vetch explains that he has travelled from Annapolis to Boston in order to settle the accounts of the garrisons. He discusses how he will cover the expenses and acquire the necessary provisions. He also talks of moving his family from Annapolis and...

GLC03107.00822

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00823

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Page 3 contains the docket and a list of goods to be bought at New York written in the hand of Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.00824

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00825

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00826

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Date on docket is 21 July 1711.

GLC03107.00827

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00828

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00829

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00830

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso. The docket indicates that the letter states that there is "no bread for the Palateyns."

GLC03107.00831

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00832

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00833

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00834

to Robert Livingston re: word from Madame Livingston

Saltonstall explains how he had a visit with Madame Winthrop and her daughter Mary, who is married to Livingston's son John. Saltonstall tried to persuade Mary to travel to New York, but she was in such poor health that she could not travel. He...

GLC03107.00939

to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins

Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.

GLC03107.00940

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.00941

"Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .

. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."

GLC03107.00942

Sworn testimony of Robert Livingston regarding Mr. Russell

In the testimony, Livingston swears that in 1710 he took a man named Mr. Russell with him to his Manor, at the request of James due Pre. During the course of the journey, it became clear that Mr. Russell was "delirious & out of his Right Senses,"...

GLC03107.00943

to Robert Livingston re: desire to travel home

Jo[h]anna tells her father that she wishes to return home, but believes it may be too late to travel. She speaks of her sister's [Mary Winthrop Livingston] illness, which is severe and will also impede her plans to return home. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00944

to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch forwards his and his wife's regards to the Livingston family, and discusses the health and well-being of their relations.

GLC03107.00945

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

Testament

Personal will and testament of [Ontwerp van Nikus Jans].

GLC03107.00947

to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death

Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.

GLC03107.00948

to Robert Livingston re: offer of service

Sharpe reports that he will be sailing for England shortly, and offers to send Livingston anything that he desires from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00949

to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home

Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00950

Account of Robert Livingston

Pickar requests that Livingston examine the account that he has enclosed and compare it to his own.

GLC03107.00951

to Robert Livingston re: matters regarding shipping and an invoice

Borland writes to update Livingston on some goods he ordered. He also included a copy of the invoice dated 30 April 1713, Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00952

to Robert Livingston re: completion of delivery and shipment

Berry states that he has delivered some bills and papers for Livingston, and that he has shipped the druggat.

GLC03107.00953

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00954

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00955

to Robert Livingston re: accounts of shipping and trading

Schuyler sends an update of what he has shipped and received, and the monetary settlements that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00956

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment

Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00957

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer

Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00958

to Robert Livingston re: government affairs

Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.

GLC03107.00959

to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston to send beer and biskett

Jo[h]anna questions her father as to why he has not yet sent the desired goods, and implores him to do so with haste. She then discusses her plans to return home soon, and expresses disappointment with her mother and father for their sparse...

GLC03107.00960

to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again

John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be...

GLC03107.00961

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00962

to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Boston

John relates news of his and his sister Jo[h]anna's health, complains of an attack of gout, and awaits news and payment of money from Britain.

GLC03107.00963

to Robert Livingston re: news of her arrival in Boston

Jo[h]anna informs her father of her arrival in Boston where she has met her sister and fallen ill.

GLC03107.00964

to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks

Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00965

Record of goods shipped to New London

First part of the document is a record of the beer and biscuit shipped by Livingston to New London, and signed by William Marsh. This is followed by a note acknowledging receipt of the goods in New London, dated 16 May 1713, and signed by J...

GLC03107.00966

to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor

John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00967

to Robert Livingston re: request for a present and some letters

Jo[h]anna asks her father to send her brother a present of some bacon, and mentions that Madam Winthrop would like a letter from him, as she has not received one since the death of her daughter, Mary. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00968

to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother

Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00969

to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money

Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00970

to Robert Livingston re: anticipation for the arrival of Gov. Nicholson

Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of a letter from Borland, 6 January 1713, Boston, [Mass.] Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00971

to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence

Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.

GLC03107.00972

to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00973

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.

GLC03107.00975

to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business

John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.

GLC03107.00976

to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: update of affairs

John informs his brother of his business in New London and the health of their relations. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00977

to Robert Livingston re: update of business and accounts

GLC03107.00978