1748/06/23

Douglass, Benajah, fl. 1747-1752

Autograph document signed

Title: Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04741

1750/07/18

Douglass, Benajah, fl. 1747-1752

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deed of land to Asa Douglass

GLC03107.04742

1753/05/30

Massachusetts. General Court

Manuscript

Title: Report of the Massachusetts Bay Assembly

The report orders that improvements be made on lands in the western part of Massachusetts.

GLC03107.04743

1755/06/06

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Elliot re: pending agreement for the release of prisoners

Stevenson writes to James Elliot, who is at the time confined in prison, and informs him of proceedings between "the two governments" to reach an agreement regarding the exchange of prisoners.

GLC03107.04744

1755/11/17

Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787

Document signed

Title: Summons for William White to appear in court

GLC03107.04745

1756/03/11

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Everts re: opinion regarding rights to the oar bed at Salisbury

Thomas Seymour writes to clarify the rights of various owner's, and specifically Mr. Livingston's, to use the oar bed at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04746

1757/02

Letter

Title: Military summons

The summons orders Mr. Jonse Wood[?], a training soldier, to report to Capt. Robert Nolle on an appointed date and time.

GLC03107.04747

1757/10/22

Forbs, Elijha, fl. 1757

Manuscript document

Title: Deed of ore hill at Salisbury to Jedadiah Moore

GLC03107.04748

1758/04/11

Day, Thomas, fl. 1758

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of ore field at Salisbury to John Everts

GLC03107.04749

1759/05/08

Forbes, John, fl. 1759

Manuscript

Title: Last will and testament of John Forbes

The document is marked as a copy of the original.

GLC03107.04750

1762/12/28

Douglas, Asa, fl. 1762-1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land to Benjamin Everts

GLC03107.04752

1700/12/30

Justices of the Peace

Manuscript signed

Title: to the Constable of Dutchess County re: order for assessors to appear before justices of the peace

The justices of the peace, Jacob Rutsen, Jacob Artsen, Jan Matthyse, Aria Gerretse, Rolef Swartwont, & Jan Jereman, order the Constable of Dutchess County to direct his assessors to appear before them.

GLC03107.04814

1711/08/12

Manuscript

Title: Notes from a meeting of commissioners [incomplete]

Page 2 contains notes from another meeting, dated 2 May 1712.

GLC03107.04815

1698/12/13

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: description of Robert's coat of arms [later copy]

William describes some research he did into their family history, and describes Robert's coat of arms. The letter is a later copy of the original, GLC03107.00451.

GLC03107.04819

1697/06/02

Cuyler, Johannes, fl. 1697

Manuscript

Title: Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion

Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the rebellion. Cuyler attests to Robert Livingston's sacrifice, and asks that the British government reimburse him for this great expense.

GLC03107.04839

1699/09/07

Francis, Henry & William, fl. 1699

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of wages for work on the Caledonia

GLC03107.04840

1697/10/14

Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725

Manuscript

Title: Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

The Emperor of Muscovy (Moscow) declares his support for England in a conflict with France, and states that if the war continues, he will put himself at England's service.

GLC03107.04841

1699/09/21

Drummond, Ro, fl. 1691

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Abraham van Horne for work on the ship Caladonia

GLC03107.04842

1700/05

Manuscript document

Title: List of men in the company's of Coll. Ingoldesby and Capt. James Weemes

GLC03107.04843

1700/10/30

Commission on Trade and Plantations

Letter

Title: to Richard Earl of Bellomont re: money to sustain troops

GLC03107.04845

1701/04/09

Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council to dispute William Smith's claims to authority

Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, & Thomas Weaver presented the paper to Council. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04847

1701/04/14

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council in response to statements made by Abraham de Peyster, et al.

The paper is a response to an earlier paper presented by Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, in which they accuse Smith of obstructing the work of the Council, and unjustly claiming authority over the Council. In his response, Smith denies charges that he willfully disregarded the Council's wishes, and asks that the Council work wiith him in the future. Smith's paper is followed by a statement of concurrence by Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston, two members of the Council.

GLC03107.04848

1714/03/24

Council of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Order for investigation of John Borland & Thomas Steel

The document states that Samuel Vetch is indebted to the Queen for a large sum of money, and has run away against her majesty's wishes. It notes that John Borland and Thomas Steel have corresponded with Vetch, and thus orders that they give over to the Council any information they may have regarding Samuel Vetch

GLC03107.04732

1734/02/25

Pell, John & Ezekiel Ashley, fl. 1734

Manuscript document

Title: Deed of land to Elisha Williams

The document states the terms of John Pell's and Ezekiel Ashley's sale of land to Elisha Williams. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04733

1735/05/23

Thomas, fl. 1735

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bill of sale of a brigantine to Jonathan Clark

GLC03107.04734