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1681/02/12
Parker, William A., fl. 1864
Account of William Parker re: debt to Robert Livingston
Reckoning of the account held by William Parker for Robert Livingston, claiming Parker owes 80 guilder to Livingston.
GLC03107.00017
1677/10/20
Palmer, J., fl. 1677-1682
to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay the balance of his account
Palmer requests that Livingston pay his overdue balance, preferably in beaver. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00018
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
1681/04/28
Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
Ledger page detailing the financial transactions which took place between Livingston and Van Cortlandt between 7 October 1678 and 26 April 1681. The transactions total £823 18s.
GLC03107.00020
1678/01/30
Hull, John, fl. 1678
to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of debts
Hull requests that Livingston honor his debts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00021
1678/02/24
Hall, George, fl. 1678
to Robert Livingston re: Hall's experiences as a trapper
Hall describes his existence as a trapper and also sends news of Livingston's dog. He offers to send the dog to Livingston as soon as the opportunity arises. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00022
1678/04/19
Greenshalgh, Wentworth, fl. 1678
to Robert Livingston re: questioning whether Livingston received seeds
Greenshalgh asks to be informed if Livingston received his previous letter, in which he enclosed two packets of seeds. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00023
1678/06/25
Nicolls, Matthias, fl. 1678-1679
to Robert Livingston re: request for payment of ten shillings
Nicolls discusses the "backwardness in payment for . . . Commissioners," and requests that Livingston outlay 10 shillings to a Capt. Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00024
1699/07/27
Dewar, Sampson, fl. 1699
Account of Robert Livingston
Livingston's debt to Sampson Dewar beginning on the 24 July 1678 for items such as pipes of wine and barrels of flour.
GLC03107.00025
1678/10/02
Cooper, Timothy, fl. 1678
to Robert Livingston re: business dealings in Albany
Cooper discusses all the creditors who claim to be owed money by Livingston, mentioning Messrs. Bringly and Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00026
1678/10/08
Shaw, William, fl. 1681-1697
to Robert Livingston re: discussion of provisions sold by Livingston
Shaw discusses the supply of beer, apples, oranges, etc., to Livingston's sellers of provisions. The letter also discusses the possibility of Livingston travelling to London. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)
GLC03107.00027
1678/10/03
Holyoke, Elizur, 1678-1680
to Robert Livingston re: Holyoke's travel to New York to discuss debt
Holyoke apologizes for the inconvenience of his travel to New York, but is willing to do so if necessary to discuss Livingston's indebtedness. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00028
1680/11/11
Account of Richard Pretty
P.1 records the sum of money owed by Richard Pretty, and is signed by S[tephen] van Cortlandt and [Stephen] DeLancey. P. 2 contains a letter signed by van Cortlandt and DeLancey stating that Robert Livingston is to act as authorized agent to collect...
GLC03107.00029
1678/10/30
Pretty, Richard, fl. 1678-1681
Pretty's complaint against Capt. Salisbury
Pretty complains of assault by Capt. Salisbury, but requests that it be kept from his wife and brother. P.2 records Salisbury's debt to Pretty, and is dated 25 October 1678. Docketed on p.2. Written at Fort James (formerly Fort Amsterdam)
GLC03107.00030
1678/08/12
to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston reply
Greenshalgh expresses a desire to hear from Livingston and longs to see Albany and his friend [Livingston] who is currently there. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00031
1678
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Rates for Excise in Albany 1678
Excise taxes for alcohol, wine, and other imported items.
GLC03107.00032
1678/10/31-1680/09/06
Excise Book of Albany
Itemized ledger of excise taxes paid, totalling £ 4628.
GLC03107.00033
1679/08/26
Salisbury, Capt. Silvester, fl. 1679
Testament of Capt. Silvester Salisbury [in Dutch]
Signed in the margins by Johannes Wendell and Robert Livingston's secretary.
GLC03107.00034
1679/07/19
Account page for 1679 [in Dutch]
Accounts of public revenue of Albany in 1679.
GLC03107.00035
1679/03/22
Wolley, Charles, fl. 1679
to Robert Livingston re: overtures of amiability
Wolley informs Livingston that there is no news in town noteworthy of his attention, and invites Livingston to correspond with him more regularly. In a postscript he expresses his desire to visit Albany, but explains that he may not be able to due...
GLC03107.00036
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
1679/05/08
to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay his bill
Holyoke requests in the letter at several times that Livingston "doe [sic] as you promised" and pay the money due to Holyoke. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00038
1679/06/20
to Robert Livingston re: reception of posts and pelts, Livingston's marriage
Nicolls responds to the letters he received from Livingston, also mentioning "foure beaver" pelts he received in the same packet. Nicolls congratulates Livingston on his upcoming marriage to Alida Schuyler. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00039
1679/05/15
to Robert Livingston re: discontent of the residents of Albany
Nicolls notes that he understands the discontent of the inhabitants of Albany due to orders sent up by the Council. He also mentions a debt of two beavers due to him and some other financial matters, and concludes by assuring Livingston that he may...
GLC03107.00040
1679/08/22
De Lavalle, Thomas, fl. 1679
to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on marriage
De Lavalle sends wishes for "all the happinesse in this world" to Livingston and his new wife, and requests that Livingston forward De Lavalle's eleven beaver pelts to Mr. John Robinson who is presently with Livingston in Albany. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.00041
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