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1695/05/09-1695/10/03
Livingston, Robert
Journal of Livingston's arrival in Portugal [in Dutch]
English language translation by A.J.F. van Laer available at Pierpont Morgan Library. Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.00241
1695
Harwood, Jacob (fl. 1686-1695)
Account of Robert Livingston
Record of Livingston's account with Harwood and Richard Merriwether. Calculates a sum due to Livingston for the sale of his beaver furs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00243
1694/03/30
"Memorandum about Harwoods Businesses"
Livingston discusses the rationales for why he does business with Messrs. Harwood and Meriwether, including why he has such confidence in their propriety. Apparantly the Harwood/Meriwether consortium was being sued and Livingston wrote these lines...
GLC03107.00250
to Robert Livingston re: business in London, updating news
Harwood, who apologizes for failing to write due to a long illness, writes to Livingston to continue their correspondence and catch Livingston up on the affairs of London. Harwood discusses the possibility of Livingston's son John being schooled in...
GLC03107.00251
1694/10/21
"Memorandum of what I am to do before I go off [to England]"
Livingston, prior to his voyage to England, has deliniated all the actions he would like to see completed before his journey. These actions include "write to Col. Hamilton for the bills of £30- & for letter of Recommendation," "to ship the fish &...
GLC03107.00254
1694/11/19
Memorandum of items to be done before voyage
Itemized acount of things to be completed before his voyage to England. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00262
1694/11/30
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: purchases to be made for Jamison in London
Jamison has detailed several purchases that Livingston is to make for him in London, including "10 ream ordinary paper," "3 rolls Parchment," "A middle sized bible with comon prayer Apairypha & Psalms in matter," and "3 good prickers all different...
GLC03107.00263
1694
Unknown
An act for regulating of trade and exportation
Act requiring a security of £100 to be deposited for the transportation of pipe, staves, boards, and timber. It is also stipulated that the timber only be shipped to England, the West Indies, and the Summer or the Wine Islands. An additional note...
GLC03107.00275
1695/01/16
Colinge, Richard (fl. 1695)
A decision in Livingston's case requisitioning reimbursement
The decisions of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, ordering that Livingston be paid the Interest, totalling £688 Sterling.
GLC03107.00281
1695/06/20
Delescolles, R. (fl. 1695)
Passport for Robert and John Livingston to travel through Europe [in French]
Pass for Robert Livingston and his son John, to travel through Portugal, Spain, and France on their trip to London to be reimbersed for fiscal outlays.
GLC03107.00287
1695/07/03
"Account of expenses from Oporto to the Greyn."
A list of the expenses encountered during part of Livingston's overland travel from Lisbon northwards, spanning 3 - 9 July 1695.
GLC03107.00297
1699/01/16
Riggs, John
to Robert Livingston re: rumor of man of wars near Boston
Riggs mentions some financial business and the counting of money at home. He also mentions a rumor that man of wars were sighted moving toward Boston, but does not believe that it is true. Discusses the political situation in America and believes...
GLC03107.00468
1699/02/05
Hunt, Daniel (fl. 1698-1699)
to Robert Livingston re: news of the fleet, reports from England
Hunt writes of news from England and the fleet out at sea, claiming that Captain Kidd may be sent home. He mentions the naval action in conjunction with the Scots at Caladonia, and also enslaved people from Algeria. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00476
1699/02/22
to Robert Livingston re: arrest of Capt. Kidd
Riggs informs Livingston that a ship has come for Capt. Kidd and the other pirates, and expresses concern that this may cause them to lose some money. Also states that a Mr. We[iver] has been impeached before the House of Commons, and speaks of a...
GLC03107.00479
1699/10/09
Livingston, William
to Robert Livingston re: news of William's family
Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James...
GLC03107.00514
1699/12/02
Borland, John (1660-1727)
to Robert Livingston re: a voyage to Caledonia
Borland writes to Livingston discussing the trip to the Scottish colony, with an eye towards Livingston donating money and/or supplies to the trip. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00517
1699/10
List of items being brought by Robert Livingston Jr. on his voyage to Scotland
Livingston's son Robert (1688-1775) made a trip to Scotland in 1699, bringing with him such supplies as "a new morning gown," "6 fine hollan Shirts," "a Gold ring & a pare of Silver buttons," and numerous spices. He travelled on the Calledonia with...
GLC03107.00521
1700/01/04
Livingston, James
to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies
James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...
GLC03107.00539
1700/05/23
to Robert Livingston re: news from New York
Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured...
GLC03107.00568
1700/06/09
to Robert Livingston re: the trial of Captain Kidd
Riggs writes discussing the trial of Captain William Kidd. According to Riggs, Kidd was being held at Bristol, and would be held until the next session of Parliament, the soonest time possible for Kidd to be tried or pardoned. Also, Riggs writes of...
GLC03107.00569
7 June 1700
Weemes, James
to Robert Livingston
Weemes writes discussing the key issue of Europe: the succession of the Spanish throne. With the death of the King of Spain, it is rumored that the throne would pass to the Dauphin of France. Weemes also writes of the ill-fated Scottish Colony of...
GLC03107.00571
1700/06/10
to Robert Livingston re: news from England
Riggs writes of the current events as alledged to have occurred, claims that Parliament had been dissolved, and that Admiral Benby sailed back to England from Boston with a ship full of privateers. Finally, Riggs writes of Richard Ingoldsby's desire...
GLC03107.00573
1700/01/11
Livingston, Barbara
to Robert Livingston re: family news from Scotland
Barbara writes of life in Scotland, following the death of their brother James. She also writes of the health of young Robert Livingston ("he has only a co[l]d which I hope shall be quickly over") and his enrollment at the Latin School in the town...
GLC03107.00600
1700/01/06
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland
Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his...
GLC03107.00601
1701/02/22
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
re: overture to neighboring Indian tribe
Livingston writes suggesting a peace offering: "It may honor our condition if they are inclined to press such the matter we shall be very willing to serve you with all the fidelity imaginable, this may lay the foundation of such a trust and...
GLC03107.00605
1701/06/26
to Robert Livingston re: news from New York and England
Riggs writes disbelieving the actions recently taken by the French, and forwarding news of Parliamentary addresses to the King. He also writes of two merchants who decide against voyaging to Albany, and of a Captain whose ship had been siezed in New...
GLC03107.00614
1701/07/06
to Robert Livingston re: the death of James the old Pretender
Riggs writes with news of the death of former King James II, known afterwards as the 'Old Pretender.' Having not received any news from London, Riggs assumes that an embargo is in effect, and writes of a murderer who confessed to his crimes in the...
GLC03107.00616
1701/07/25
to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica
Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor...
GLC03107.00623
[1701]/07/03
to Robert Livingston re: forwarding Parliamentary addresses to King
Riggs writes of the murder of a man "last sunday morneing wee found one of our men ded in the street, three men run awaye that night" and also of his enclosure of "the house of Lords and the house of Commons address to the King . . . [which] contains...
GLC03107.00624
1701/09/03
Winthrop, John
to Robert Livingston re: return of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch
Winthrop happily writes of the "preservation & safe returne" of John Livingston and Samuel Vetch, and claims to have had "many doubts." He states that he has heard "but a little" of their plans for the next voyage, and writes of an "Act layde before...
GLC03107.00635
1701/10/07
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: asking for business advice
John writes of his "bisenes faling out so unhapeley" that he is presently leaving New York for New London with £350 "worth in goods fitt for that Countrey." He also writes that Lord Cornbury, the newly appointed Governor for New York, had set sail...
GLC03107.00643
1701/10/28
Jamison apoligizes for writing "an empty letter," yet proceeds to write for almost two pages describing how he considers the actions taken against Livingston as proof of a corrupt system, "the corruptest governments in the world see cause to varnish...
GLC03107.00647
1701/10
to Robert Livingston re: questions about the election of Assemblymen
Jamison writes with the results of the election for the Assembly, which were disputed by Lt. Governor Nanfan, and of a dispute between the two Houses of Parliament, as well as his own efforts at discovering the possibility of Livingston regaining his...
GLC03107.00649
1701/11/13
Livingston, Robert, et al
Petition re: constant and sincere affection to King William III
Request that Nicolas Bayard, Philip French, David Jamison and Robert Lyrting sign the petition (already signed by Philip and David Schuyler, Wessel Den Brook, Albert Ryckman, Gerrit Francisse, Johannes Glenn, Naming Harmense and Robert Livingston)...
GLC03107.00650
1701/11/24
Jamison sends word of Lord Cornbury's ill-fated first voyage to the colonies (the ship being forced to return to Plymouth, England when it lost its masts), as well as of a war in Europe in which Germany is fighting France and Sweden is fighting both...
GLC03107.00654
Sharpas, William
to Robert Livingston re: news of the wars of Europe
Sharpas writes first of Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York, with his retinue including his wife and children, Mr. Honan his private secretary, and Coll Richard Ingoldsby. He then writes of the war which was ongoing in Europe, in which...
GLC03107.00655
1702/05/27
Orders re: naming all officers and soldiers of Fort William Henry as freemen
Due to regulations preventing all but free men from carrying on as tradesmen in the colonies, many soldiers and officers of his Majesty's Armies had deserted their posts due to want of food and clothing. In an effort to convey gratitude and maintain...
GLC03107.00675
1702
re: Petition to King and House of Commons
The "freeholders and farmers of the City and County of Albany," due to their displeasure at the manner in which they are treated by the Provincial Government, have created a petition to be signed by themselves as well as those of neighboring counties...
GLC03107.00689
1703/07/09
to Lords of Trade and Plantations re: difficulties of sea travel
Livingston's description of efforts of French Privateers to capture the ship upon which Livingston made the voyage to England. He also states his desires to travel from Bristol to London, so as to report to current New York provincial affairs, and to...
GLC03107.00698
1706/05
List of Papers exhibited before Lords of Trade and Plantations
A list of all the 35 documents Livingston presented before the Board of Trade and Plantations between 10 August 1703 and May 1706.
GLC03107.00699
1703
Livingston's Petition to the Board of Trade and Plantations
Livingston petitioned the Lords of Trade and Plantations for £3258 Sterling in moneys he felt himself entitled to after disbursing comparable amounts in New York without any recompense.
GLC03107.00701
1704/04/13
Petition to Queen Anne re: repayment for outlays
P.1 contains the petition of Robert Livingston for the repayment of his salary in Albany. P.2 contains a note in which "Her Majesty" refers the petition to the Lord High Treasurer. This is followed by a note dated 29 April 1704 from William Lowndes...
GLC03107.00707
"The Voucher and Prooffs of Robt. Livingston's debt . . .
. . . which he claims of the Crown sett forth in his Petition and Case to her Majestie." Livingston itemizes the sums due to him and provides proofs for each claim. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00708
1704/04/[13]
Petition to Queene Anne re: repayment for outlays
Copy of p.1 and 2 of GLC 3107.01.00707 (excluding petition). Livingston's transmittal letter, and the letters forwarding petition from the Queen to the Lord Treasurer, Sidney Godolphin. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00711
1704/04/29
Lowndes, William (fl. 1704)
to Earl Ranelagh and Mr. Blathwayt re: Livingston's petition
Transmittal letter accompanying Livingston's petition to the Lord of the Treasury, Sidney Godolphin. Certified as a true copy from the entry in the Treasury Books by M. Granges.
GLC03107.00712
1704/06/01
Earl of Ranelagh (fl. 1704)
to Lord Treasurer re: Livingston's petition
Ranelagh and William Blathwayt, members of the Council of the Treasury, present to the Lord Treasurer (Sidney Godolphin) a detailed account of Livingston's entire petition. They conclude by recommending that the matter be referred to Lord Cornbury...
GLC03107.00713
1704/06/29
Commission for debts due to the army
Account sheet re: debts due to the army serving in New York
Itemized list of moneys owed to officers and suppliers of the soldiers stationed in New York. On p.3, Ranelagh certifies the document on 5 July 1704 as a true copy of the original delivered by the "Commission for Stating and determining the debts...
GLC03107.00714
1704/07/12
Memorial to Lord Godolphin re: Livingston's Petition
Appeal of the last clause of the findings by Mr. Blathwayt and the Earl of Ranelagh regarding salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs. Blathwayt and Ranelagh recommended that the salary debate be returned to the prerogative of Lord Cornbury, to which...
GLC03107.00715
1704/07/25
to Lord Treasurer re: review of Livingston's claims
Having reviewed Livingston's claims for reimbursement, Ranelagh appends his previous report and advises that all moneys that had been requested be paid.
GLC03107.00719
1704/07/31
Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary
In a petition addressed to the Lord Treasurer Sidney Godolphin, Livingston requests repayment for victualling from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. P.2 contains an ALS from William Blathwayt to Earl of Ranelagh dated 20 June 1700; re: warrant to...
GLC03107.00720
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