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1712/12/29
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death
Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.
GLC03107.00948
1700/03/29
Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700
to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England
Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very...
GLC03107.00559
1700/11/01
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
"Account of victualling his Majesty's Established forcs at Albany"
Livingston's account of the expenses accrued for victualling troops from 1 May 1699 to 1 November 1700.
GLC03107.00567
1700/05/23
Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701
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
1700/06/07
Weemes, James, fl. 1700-1701
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
1700/11/07
Receipt re: salary received from the Earl of Bellomont
Livingston account of moneys due him for his victualling duties. Acknowledges receipt of a portion of it on 9 August 1700 and on 7 November 1700.
GLC03107.00584
ca. 1700
Petition to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursement for victualling
Livingston petitions the Lord High Treasurer to receive "satisfaction" in return for victualling the four companies garrisoned at Albany, claiming to have victualled those four companies from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700 without having received...
GLC03107.00590
1700/05/24
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's Onondaga mission
Pynchon writes to congratulate Livingston on his return from the Onondaga tribes, realizing the difficulties placed upon him by the French overtures of peace towards the tribe and claiming "If the 5 nations be not debauched by the French but keep...
GLC03107.00597
1701/02/06
Discrepancies in pay of Victuallers of New York and Albany
James Weemes discusses the rationales for the peculiarity that the Victualler at New York is paid 1/2 pence less per Soldier Victualled than his counterpart at Albany, with reasons ranging from earlier hunting requirements to inconvenience of laying...
GLC03107.00604
1701/02/22
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
1701/07/15
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: prospect of a peaceful summer
Jamison writes to thank Livingston for his news on the Indian situation, claiming "We hear from Boston there is little prospect of any warr this Summer" and his hopes that this is a sign of things to come. He also writes of the Assembly elections,...
GLC03107.00621
1701/08/30
"My Reply to Mr. Weaver's Answer" re: Livingston's salary
Livingston's petition contesting Royal Collector Thomas Weaver's decision to revoke all "warrants" granted to Livingston. These warrants, which are payments for Livingston's expenditures in victualling the troops at Albany and other such layings-out...
GLC03107.00628
1701/09/02
Petition to John Nanfan re: explanation of an incomplete account summary
Livingston petitioned with an explanation as to the incompleteness of an accounting of all payments received from the Provincial Government for the previous seventeen years. This report remained incomplete, according to Livingston, due to...
GLC03107.00629
1705/01/19
to Sidney Godolphin re: reimbursment of victualling money
Petition to the Lord Treasurer requesting an audit of all "proofs & vouchers" regarding the victualling of two companies for four months, so as to allow Livingston to be paid.
GLC03107.00737
1705/02
P.1 is a copy of GLC 3107.01.00737. Petition requesting audit of evidence presented by Livingston in his request for reimbursment. Pages 2 and 3 contain an itemized list of 8 pieces of evidence substantiating Livingston's claim. Docketed on verso...
GLC03107.00738
1705/10/20
to Queen Anne re: Petition for back salary
Requests the Queen to order the reimbursment of three and a half years of salary unreceived, as well as moneys disbursed throughout victualling. Below Livingston's petition on p.2 is a note from C. Hedges forwarding the petition to the Lord High...
GLC03107.00749
1705/11/13
Tredenham, Joseph, fl. 1705
to Sidney Godolphin re: Livingston's petition
Recommendation written by Tredenham and Arthur Moore that Livingston be paid the requested amount for victualling four companies of New York troops for four months.
GLC03107.00750
1706/05/03
Lodwick, Charles, fl. 1694-1706
"The humble petition of Ch. Lodwick . . .
. . . attorney to . . . widow and Executrix of Seph. Cortlandt Deceased and Robt. Livingston." In a petition addressed to Sidney Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, Lodwick attests to the fact that Livingston and van Cortlandt victualled troops at...
GLC03107.00786
1709/09/02
Officers of Woodcreek
to Samuel Vetch re: state of military expedition
Letter written to Samuel Vetch by officers preparing for the next stage of a military expedition toward Canada. The officers relate their reservations about the endeavor, believing that if the expedition fails, their country will be reduced to a...
GLC03107.00805
1709
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
"Instructions to be given to the two Indians to be sent . . .
. . . to Montreal, and Quibeck." Document leaves instructions to take careful note of troops and fortifications in Canada. The document is also signed by Col. Fr. Nicholson.
GLC03107.00807
1710/07/26
Garb, George, fl. 1710
to Robert Livingston re: business concerns
In the letter, George [Garb] apologizes for certain individuals acting with such little regard for their officers. He condemns their "taking planks," and warns that such proceedings should be stopped immediately. He also mentions distributing beef...
GLC03107.00818
1711/01/17
to Robert Livingston re: victualling garrisons
Vetch explains that he has travelled from Annapolis to Boston in order to settle the accounts of the garrisons. He discusses how he will cover the expenses and acquire the necessary provisions. He also talks of moving his family from Annapolis and...
GLC03107.00822
1714/04/28
Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721
to Robert Livingston re: muster orders
Collins explains how conflicting orders regarding muster rolls have come in from various government officials, which has resulted in a great deal of confusion and frustration. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01072
1714/05/06
to Robert Livingston re: business matters
Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.
GLC03107.01076
Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston
Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.
GLC03107.01077
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