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circa 1585-1763
Nelson, John, ?
"Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .
. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.
GLC03107.01834
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Invoice of goods shipped to Newfoundland on the account of Archbald Cummings
Livingston shipped bread, beer, and biscuit by order of John Borland on board the good Pink.
GLC03107.01835
after 1728
Discussion of the rightful ownership and boundaries of the Manor of Livingston
The document discusses how Robert Livingston, the first owner and proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, formed the Manor through a series of land patents issued by Governor Dongan from 1684-1686. It is then debated whether or not these patents were...
GLC03107.01836
after 1762
Challenge to the title and ownership of the Manor of Livingston
Related to GLC03107.01.01836.
GLC03107.01837
Ells Smith, Thomas
Account of Robert Livingston
Livingston owes Thomas Ells [Smith] for work he did for Livingston's house.
GLC03107.01838
Invoice of fur trade
GLC03107.01839
Account of goods purchased and sold [fragment]
GLC03107.01840
Account sheet
GLC03107.01841
Account records the values of 30 pistoles, and bundles of bills.
GLC03107.01842
Ludlowe, Cs., ?
"The Assembly stands adjo[urne]d to the 20th Instant"
GLC03107.01843
"Receits & Assigna[tions] Relateing Coll: Dongan" [fragment]
GLC03107.01844
January 6, 1696
French, Phillip, fl. 1696
"A Coppy of Mr: Antill acctt of Charges on My goods and Mr: Livingston . . .
. . . of which Mr. Livingston is to pay 3/5 and I two fifths."
GLC03107.01845
Shelpe, Shadrach, fl. 16th century
Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.
GLC03107.01846
1699/03/25
Authorization to determine and receive debts due to the army
The document authorizes an un-named individual to collect the debts of non-commission officers and private soldiers who served in a company in New York.
GLC03107.01847
List of debtors [fragment]
GLC03107.01848
Distribution of Robert Livingston's estate among his children
GLC03107.01849
Schuyler, John, fl. 16th century
to Robert Livingston, Myndert Schuyler, Pieter van Brugh, Hendercik Renselaer
re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01850
Van Cortlant, Anna Maria, ?
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01851
1666
Document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01852
July 18, 1666
Proposition at the Indian fortress at Albany [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01853
August 3, 1666
GLC03107.01854
August 6, 1666
Proposition [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01855
August 15, 1666
Van Haguaisin, Orenstin, fl. 1666
Proposition regarding Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01856
[1666/08/10/31]
GLC03107.01857
1672/07/23
GLC03107.01858
1674/05/08
GLC03107.01859
1674/02/14
Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)
GLC03107.01860
GLC03107.01861
1676
Charter of Albany
The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed...
GLC03107.01862
1677/04/24
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01863
April 24, 1677
Copy of Major Pynchon's proposal on the Mohican [Mahikander] [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01864
Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander] Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01865
"Proposicons made to the Mohekanders and other River Indians by . . .
. . . Major John Pynchon and James Richards Gent: Commissioners from the Colone of Massasshusetts & Cannatticut in the Court house at Albany." The document commends the River Indians for their refusal to participate in a war against the English. It...
GLC03107.01866
River Indians
Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition
The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.
GLC03107.01867
1677/06/04
Janse, Daniel, fl. 1677
Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]
Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.
GLC03107.01868
1677/06/30
Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682
Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01869
Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas
The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.
GLC03107.01870
1677/07/21
Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01871
Carachkondie, fl. 1677
Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition
The document names 4 Sachems that responded to the proposition: Ca[r]achkondie (the speaker), Tanonauiaichta, Sienonkachi, and Oneyichkaron. In their answer, the Onondagas agree to peace and to commit no damage or injury against the settlers of...
GLC03107.01872
Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01873
Two copies of the document are attached. Both are signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary.
GLC03107.01874
Onondaga Sachems
List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the...
GLC03107.01875
1677/08/06
Mohawk Indians
Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition
The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01876
1677/08/22
Seneca people
Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01877
Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition
The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.
GLC03107.01878
1678/12/04
Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714
to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise
Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01879
September 16, 1679
Kendall, William, fl. 1679
Proposition for Indian policy [in Dutch]
Contains two separate proposals. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both proposals.
GLC03107.01880
1679/09/25
Proposition made to the Mohawks
William Kendall, the Agent of Indian Affairs in Virginia, writes to set the terms of the colony's relationship with the Mohawks. In order to maintain peace and friendship, Kendall writes that all Indians are required to stand still and lay down...
GLC03107.01881
1679/09/26
Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition
In their answer, the Mohawks find Coll. Kendall's terms of peace to be agreeable, and consent to lay down their arms before Christians as a sign of friendship. Signed and verified as a true copy by Robert Livingston Secr., who translated, compared...
GLC03107.01882
Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition [in Dutch]
Contains the signature of Robert Livingston Secr.
GLC03107.01883
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