The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
1676/08/29
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Special court proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]
Proceedings in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00010
Legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary
Proceedings of case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler. Leisler and Milborne have returned to the Court to request that Renselaer redact all statements made about Leisler and Milborne, and that he also pay the amount...
GLC03107.00011
1676/08/17
Deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary [in Dutch]
Concerns the case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00012
1676/08/24
Fragment of deposition, signed by thirteen men, including Livingston's secretary
English translation of GLC03107.01.00012. Pertains to case between Nicolaus van Renselaer and Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00013
1676/08/22
Fragment of legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary
Copy of the sentence passed in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00014
1677/10/30
Brigby, Richard, fl. 1677
to Robert Livingston re: overtures of continued friendship
Brigby discusses carrying Livingston's letters to England when he travels thence. He informs Livingston that he drew forty-eight shillings on Livingston's name for expenses. In a postscript, Brigby notes that it is a pity that Livingston has not...
GLC03107.00019
1679/04/07
Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700
to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother
Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible...
GLC03107.00037
1681/08/19
West, John, fl. 1681
to Robert Livingston re: Sir Edmund Andros, former governor of New York
West sends news of Edmund Andros' reception in London. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00060
1682/05/01
"An Ancient Prophecy Concerning these Times"
Notes that the prophecy has been in his family for 60 years. Takes the form of a poem. Mentions the Kingdoms of Ireland Scotland and England, along with treachery and the removal of a King.
GLC03107.00082
1686/01/01
Blackall, John, fl. 1686
to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell Livingston's goods
Blackall thanks Livingston for inducing his mother to consign a case of beaver pelts to him, and hopes that he may succeed in selling them in London. Requests that Livingston send him further consignments.
GLC03107.00139
Showing results 151 - 160