circa 1585-1763

Shelpe, Shadrach, fl. 16th century

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: List of debtors [fragment]

GLC03107.01848

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Distribution of Robert Livingston's estate among his children

GLC03107.01849

circa 1585-1763

Schuyler, John, fl. 16th century

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Myndert Schuyler, Pieter van Brugh, Hendercik Renselaer

re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01850

circa 1585-1763

Van Cortlant, Anna Maria, ?

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01851

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01861

1676

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Charter of Albany

The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed whenever necessary, and that hunting passes may not be issued. It also lays the ground for the formation of a body politic, and mandates the issuance of land patents to residents. Finally, it states that the area of land called Schachkook will remain in the possession of the Indians that live there. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01862

1679/09/25

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 their arms upon contact with any Christians, or risk being killed as an enemy.

GLC03107.01881

September 7, 1683

Livingston, Robert, 1663-1725

Map

Title: Settlements along the Susquehanna River

The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. This map had borders drawn between Robert Livingston and three Iroquois delegates. The accompanying text explains that a detailed account of the river is necessary so that settlers may find their way along it. The text also notes that the Iroquois were satisfied and happy when they were told that settlers would soon move into this territory, as it would ease and increase trade and transportation in that area.

GLC03107.01923

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Arent Bratt re: case against John Barnard

The document outlines Christopher Estrat's complaint against John Barnard, who allegedly agreed to lease a piece of land to Jan Baptist and Estrat for 7 years, but then ran Estrat off of it before the lease expired. Estratt is therefore suing Barnard for damages. Livingston's description of the case is then followed by a note from Barnard to Arent Bratt, in which Barnard asks Bratt to attend his case at the Court of Common Pleas.

GLC03107.01822

circa 1585-1763

Davenport, Thomas

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Peeter Van Brugh & Johannes Cuyler

Van Brugh and Cuyler purchased shroud and some other materials.

GLC03107.01823

circa 1585-1763

Wessells, Dirck, fl. 1687

Manuscript document

Title: "Dirk Wessells Esq: Mayor of the Citty of Albany to the Sherriffe . . .

Constables and other his Majes. officers greting show yee that wee the said Mayor have Lyncenced and" P.1 ends incomplete. P.2 contains an account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01824

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: "a Lyst of Rents due to the estate of father Livingston"

GLC03107.01825

circa 1585-1763

Johnston, John, fl. 1723

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: remedies for Livingston's illness [fragment]

Johnston prescribes some remedies to cure Livingston's maladies.

GLC03107.01826

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: "Reasons offer to the arbitrators why they ought not to allow . . .

of Jacob Harwoods sham sale of Robt. Livingstons Tallys of 1670." P.1 of the document outlines how Harwood's actions anulled any legitimate sale. P.2 is an account of how Robert Livingston came into possession of a part of the estate of Coll. Dongan. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01829

circa 1585-1763

Hitchcok, John, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Junior re: offer to lease a farm

Hitchcok offers to lease a farm that Robert Livingston recently purchased.

GLC03107.01830

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Rulings in court cases

The document lists various individuals who have brought cases before a court in Albany, and notes the settlement made in each one.

GLC03107.01831

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Albany Court of Common Pleas

Outlines the complaint of vandalism and trespassing that Gerrit van Borgen and Holmer Jansen [Jereabewyn] filed against Ian Bronk.

GLC03107.01832

circa 1585-1763

Bayard, fl. 1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Fragment in Dutch]

GLC03107.01833

circa 1586-1763

Nelson, John, ?

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .

. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.

GLC03107.01834

circa 1585-1763

Magistrates of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Proposal to Coll. Thomas Dongan re: regulation of trade with Indians

The Magistrates explain that due to the barren soil of Albany, the inhabitants of the county have no other way to make a living other than through trade with Indians, which has been quite poor as of late. They therefore request that Coll. Dongan regulate trade with Indians so that it may only be conducted in Albany, which will in the end increase the royal governments revenues.

GLC03107.01956

1686

Grand Jury of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Presentation of inconveniences to Thomas Dongan

The people of Albany condemn the practice of conducting trade with Indians outside of the town, as it has led to a decline in the trade and wealth of Albany, and will eventuallly bring the town to ruin. They also note that great debauchery has resulted when the youth of Albany enter Indians' houses to conduct trade, and complain of the practice of giving gifts to Indians, which allows them to set the higher value on commodities. They also comment on the poor state of highways in an around Albany.

GLC03107.01957

1687/07/17

Jacobse, Ryer, fl. 1687

Letter

Title: to Thomas Dongan

Jacobse writes of a recent battle between the French and Indians, and gives speculated casualty counts. Docket notes that this is a translation of the original.

GLC03107.01999

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: "I would have sent you oysters but . . ." [fragment]

GLC03107.02791

1742/11/01

Reid, Joshua T., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: Indenture of apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr., merchant

The indenture sets the terms of John Reid, Jr.' s apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr. to learn the trade of a merchant for 5 years. It commands Reid to obey his master's every command, to maintain his secrets and confidence, and to abstain from marriage (among other things) during the course of his apprenticeship. Signed by John Reid and John Reid, Jr.

GLC03107.02668