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August 8, 1717

Di Wurmt, V. E., fl. 1717

Letter signed

Title: "Albert van Loon's Brief" [in Dutch]

Also signed by Albert van Loon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01177

1717

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "The Colonie of New York Debt to Rt. Livingston"

Gives a full account of the money due to Livingston, including expenditures for two voyages he was forced to make to Great Britain.

GLC03107.01187

1698

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Memorandum about the frontiers

The document lists of a number of items related to the war with the French that must be look in to. The items of inquiry include what garrisons were at Albany when Coll. Fletcher arrived, how these garrisons were deserted, how many people resided in Albany at the beginning and end of the war, how many are left of the 5 Nations, and how Coll. Fletcher carried out his expeditions. It also mentions inquiries into supplies of provisions, and how the city of Albany initially responded to the war.

GLC03107.02034

1696

Manuscript document

Title: "Memorandum Concerning Albany"

List of rules and practices to be put into effect in Albany. These items include the establishment of a 500 man garrison, the presentation of annual gifts to the 5 Nations, the instruction of Indians in the Christian faith, and other items of security and English-Indian relations.

GLC03107.02043

1697

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Map

Title: Drafft of this Countrey

One map depicting the path from Albany through Iroquois territory towards Lake Ontariot, onto St. Lawrence River to Montreal. On the left side is a key of geographical names. It is likely that the red crayon was drawn by the delegates and ink filled in by Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.02046

1698

Gilbert, Jhan, fl. 1698

Manuscript document

Title: Account of expenses for prisoners brought from Canada [in Dutch and English]

Account includes such items as mutton, rum, and tobacco. Contains Peter Schuyler's signature.

GLC03107.02047

04 July 1700

Hoogan, William, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased wine and rum from Hoogan. It appears that the wine and rum was then sold to some Indians on the 4 July 1700.

GLC03107.02052

May 24, 1704

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Lord Cornbury re: spying on the French

Schuyler writes that some men have gone to spy on the French, and that he has enclosed a letter from the interpreter at Onondaga, which relates news of the continual trouble with Indians. Letter marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02077

May 11, 1709

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Dispatch of Indians to Quebec and Montreal

Renselaer and Livingston send one pair of Indians to Quebec, and another pair to Montreal and order them to make what discoveries they can and to follow the instructions of Coll. Vetch and Coll. Nicholson. P.2 contains the instructions of Vetch and Nicholson, which ask the Indians to take exact notice of the amount of troops and provisions at Quebec and Montreal, and if any additional forts have been built. They also ask that the Indians sent ot Quebec find out if there is a stone wall around the city, the number of guns mounted, and when they expect a fleet from France.

GLC03107.02088

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02113

1720

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [rough draft]

Schuyler warns the Indians not to make war against the southern Indians, and to respect English property when their warriors travel to Virginia and Maryland. He also mentions the danger of the French building a fort at Onjagare. Marked as a rough draft on the docket.

GLC03107.02135

January 1, 1721

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: possession of the land called Niagara

Burnet asks Livingston if the Senecas gave the land called Niagara to the English while Coll, Thomas Dongan was still in office, and before the French conquered that territory. He asks that either Livingston or his son look through the old records of Indian Affairs to see if such a proposition was ever made.

GLC03107.02143

July 7, 1682

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [fragment, in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02168

1700

Brodhurst, Johnathon, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: Account of candles sold to James Weemes

James Weemes verified the sale with his signature.

GLC03107.02172

December 1701

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: great misfortune

Margaret writes with relief that her husband, Samuel Vetch, is alive. She goes on to discuss that they have suffered many misfortunes, but she hopes that God will soon give her reason to bless him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02180

1704-1706

Manuscript document

Title: Accounts [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02183

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