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1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Judicial proceeding concerning a murder committed by Bartholomew Noxon [incomplete]

The document describes Bartholomew Noxon's crime of murdering Cornelius Queen.

GLC03107.04818

[n.y.]/01/18

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Orders to the sheriff of Albany to arrest William Rogers

The sheriff of Albany is ordered to apprehend William Rogers so that he may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas to answer to charges of trespass, assault, and battery.

GLC03107.04897

1678/10/30

Pretty, Richard

Note

Title: 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.

GLC03107.00030

1682/08/03

Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Propositions to the Senedowannes"

Signed by both Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. They thank the Sinnondowannes for their outstanding loyalty, and ask that they renew their peace agreement. The Sinnondowannes are also instructed to hand over any Indian that has murdered a white man or destroyed his property, and to maintain a peaceful relationship with colonists' other Indian allies.

GLC03107.01912

1682/08/04

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

Record of the proceedings held between the Onondagas, Oneidas, Mohawks, and Cayugas over the course of a few days. During these proceedings, the Indians apologize for the actions of other northern Indians, and state their desire to maintain peace and friendship with all Christians. The document also records the various peace offerings that the Indians made in an effort to apologize for the murders and robberies that were committed.

GLC03107.01917

1682/08/05

Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)

Manuscript document signed

Title: 2nd and 3rd Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Contains the signatures of Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. The document sets the terms for a peace settlement between the agents of Virginia and Maryland, and the northern Indians. Lloyd and Coursey demand 500 beavers to pay for the robbery and plunder, and the commanders of the troop that murdered the Christians. They also request that the northern Indians remain out of their country, and that they call back any troops that may have been sent down.

GLC03107.01922

1685/10/01

Wendel, Johannes

Manuscript document signed

Title: Order for investigation into the drowning of Gerrit Hendrikse

GLC03107.04871

1687/09/16

Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron (1643-1695)

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by his Excell[en]cy the Governor of Virginia to the . . .

. . . Representatives of the five Nations of the Sinnias in the Fort att New York" The Governor of Virginia reprimands the 5 Nations for breaking their covenant and committing crimes in Virginia. He explains that Governor Dongan has convinced him to forgo declaring war upon them, but notes that he expects satisfaction upon conclusion of the war with the French. In their response, the 5 Nations thank Lord Effingham for his forgiveness, and promise to rectify the situation.

GLC03107.02009

1690/11/03

Milborne, Jacob (fl. 1690)

Manuscript signed

Title: Declaration against open rebels of the government

The manuscript names Thomas Willett, Daniel Whitehead, Capt. Clapp, Elias Doughts, Charles Morgan, & others as the leaders of a "notorious rebellion" in Queens County, and states that they are guilty of treason against the government. It is expected that the men will be apprehended by the government, and the manuscript states that anyone found aiding and abetting the criminals will be charged with a crime as well. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04864

1698/05/02

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Indictment of Cornelis Teunise van Vechten

The court indicted van Vechten for the malicious and premeditated act of murdering Anna Schuyler by running over her with his horses and sled.

GLC03107.04880

1700/01/06

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 sister. He writes of his cold, gained from remaining on the ship, and asks to be remembered by his siblings. Also included is a letter from William Livingston to Robert, in which he writes his thanks in being entrusted with the education and upbringing of his nephew Robert.

GLC03107.00601

[1701]/07/03

Riggs, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 matters of great moment." He concludes with "I will allways tack care that all treatyes I meak shall bee for the honnor of England." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00624

1701/07/06

Riggs, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 jail at Hartford. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00616

1701/10/20

Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: convicts in New York

Jamison writes of convicts in the city, claiming that "they are strangely shaken since they betook themselves to those open ships about the magistrary & though whilst there hurt remains the party submit to it yet." Jamison writes that "we desire none of them hurt but to prevent mischief & plague to us and our property." Docketed.

GLC03107.00646

1703/01/26

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account sheet re: fees required as Court Clerk

Bill for £16 1 shilling 4 pence following the trial of "4 negroes for murder." Fees were included for such items as "Suppoena for [11 witnesses]" "Swearing the above 11 witnesses before the grand Jury" "Swearing an officer to keep the Jury" and "Taking & Entering the Verdict."

GLC03107.00678

1711/04/06

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure books that may assist him with the case. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00864

1711/12/24

Smyth, Lawrence

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: charges against Palatines

Smyth writes to say that "an example will be made of those Palatines who Robbed Mr. Bagges," and requests that Livingston send him an account or order in connection with the affair. He also sends news of the death of Mr. Broughton. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00892

1712/01/07

Baggs, Andrew (fl. 1712)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions

Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00854

14 April 1712

Borland, John (1660-1727)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston

Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02402

1712/07/08

Livingston, Robert

Autograph document signed

Title: to all Constables and Officers of Albany and New York re: order to arrest 2 men

Livingston gives the names and descriptions of two men, John Symons and Sam Samson, who are guilty of stealing wheat and money from him. He orders that all officials watch for the two criminals so that they may be arrested and properly dealt with.

GLC03107.00929

1712/10/17

Hunter, Robert (1664-1734)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins

Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.

GLC03107.00940

1713/07/18

Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: conterfeit money

Jamison states that he has some letters for Livingston that he will send by the next post in August. He also notes that their bills of credit have been counterfeited, and the perpetrator is thought to be a jeweler from Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01026

1713/08/12

Livingston, Robert

Autograph document signed

Title: Warrent for the arrest of Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junr. and Anthony van Shaik

The warrant charges Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junior and Anthony van Shaik of breaking down the house of Frederick the Weaver, and destroying and taking his goods. It is ordered that the men be apprehended and brought before the Justices of the Peace of Albany.

GLC03107.02111

1713/08/25

White, William

Note signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for a warrant

White requests a warrant to attack the bodies of Dirck Wesell ten brook and Anthony van Shaik for the crime of breaking a house and destroying goods.

GLC03107.01031

1713/08/29

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document

Title: Trial for destruction of property

Accuses Dirck Wesells ten Brook and Anthony van Shaik of the destruction of property and orders the case brought before Robert Livingston, Justice of the Peace.

GLC03107.01030

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