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Land Patent of Ian Hencricks de Bruyn

The document certifies that a land patent granted to du Bruyn "is preceedent" to a land patent granted to the inhabitants of Kinderhook. Signed by Wileman's secretary.

GLC03107.00938

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01115

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01116

to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01117

to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01118

to Robert Livingston re: Coll. Schuyler's interest in a mortgage

Collins asks that Livingston assess Coll. Schuyler's interest in a particular mortgage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01120

to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts

Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01122

to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant

Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling...

GLC03107.01123

to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert writes of the selling price of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01124

to Robert Livingston re: goods damaged when a ship ran ashore

Philip reports the sorry news of some goods that were damaged on a ship that ran ashore on its way to London, and also reports that a ship from Boston sank, drowning some men that they knew. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01125

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01126

to Robert Livingston re: storage for Livingston's corn

White explains that he was unable to find storage for Livingston's corn, and therefore recommends that Livingston grind it. He then follows it with a note saying that he did find someone willing to store the corn, as long as it is clean. Docketed...

GLC03107.01127

to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate

Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01128

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01129

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01130

to Robert Livingston re: animal skins to be shipped abroad

Philip asks his father to send some skins to Phillip Schuyler so that they may be put on a ship going to Bristol. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01131

to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies

Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01132

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Philip explains how he intends to settle some accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01133

to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London

Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01134

to Robert Livingston re: vote for his father

Philip writes that he voted for his father and hopes that he gets what he wishes from the assembly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01135

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01136

to Robert Livingston re: political opposition to Robert Livingston

Philip states that the constables and freeholders of Livingston's manor gave their vote to Robert Livingston, but warns that some representatives aim to keep him out of the House. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01137

"Parts in the Journall for Goods sold in the Shop upon Trust . . .

. . . from April 1717 to June 1721." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01138

to Robert Livingston re: request for an enslaved woman

One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Philip Livingston dated May 3, 1717. Relays that ships from Africa carry enslaved people will be arriving. Requests his father to purchase an enslaved woman.

GLC03107.01139

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01140

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's position in the House

Philip hopes that his father still has many friends in the House so that his business may proceed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01141

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

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01857

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01858

Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01859

Proposition [in Dutch]

Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC03107.01860

Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01863

"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...

GLC03107.01866

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

Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

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

Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01871

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...

GLC03107.01872

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

GLC03107.01873

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

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...

GLC03107.01875

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

Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01877

Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.

GLC03107.01878

to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise

Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01879

Proposition made to the Mohawks

William Kendall, the Agent of Indian Affairs in Virginia, writes to set the terms of the colony's relationship with the Mohawks. In order to maintain peace and friendship, Kendall writes that all Indians are required to stand still and lay down...

GLC03107.01881

Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition

In their answer, the Mohawks find Coll. Kendall's terms of peace to be agreeable, and consent to lay down their arms before Christians as a sign of friendship. Signed and verified as a true copy by Robert Livingston Secr., who translated, compared...

GLC03107.01882

Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition [in Dutch]

Contains the signature of Robert Livingston Secr.

GLC03107.01883

"Answer upon a certain message sent to him by the Onnondages Sachims . . .

. . . with one of the Sakamakers call Othonoones." Kendall states that he knows nothing of an alleged covenant made in private between the Onondagas and Coll. Coursey. He also scolds the Onondagas for postponing a meeting due to smallpox, as he...

GLC03107.01884