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1673

Livingston, Robert

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal of Robert Livingston's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

Handwritten journal detailing Robert Livingston's "Voyage Comeing Over" from Grenock, Scotland to Charlestown in New England in America. .

GLC03107.00005

18 March 1674

Charles II, King of England (1630-1685)

Document signed

Title: [Royal order to expedite the outfitting of the Castle Finship, which is to accompany the Dyamond to New York].

Countersigned by Secretary of the Admiralty Board Samuel Pepys.

GLC03306

1677/10/30

Brigby, Richard (fl. 1677)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 married yet.

GLC03107.00019

1678/10/03

Holyoke, Elizur (1678-1680)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1678/10/08

Shaw, William

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC03107.00027

1679/03/22

Wolley, Charles (fl. 1679)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 to smallpox. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00036

1679/10/06

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: "Message from the Sachems of Onnondage to Col: Wm. Kendall . . .

. . . agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather than have the Sachems travel to Albany. He also notes that small pox has prevented travel.

GLC03107.01885

20 September 1680

Culpepper, Thomas (1635-1689)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia Culpepper mentions his arrival in Boston, his impressions, and a near shipwreck. Claims success in governing Virginia. An addendum is dated 5 October 1680.

GLC04298

1682

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00391

29 March 1682

Penn, William

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Woodhouse

Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this summer (for the first time). Penn suggests practical protection with which to face the new continent. Dated in the old style.

GLC00391.01

1682/06/03

Brockholes, Anthony (fl. 1682-1728)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: personal effects of the late Thomas Ashton

Brockholes requests that Livingston not destroy or forward the papers of the late Thomas Ashton, as his accrued debts would prevent the settling of Ashton's accounts with either. Brockholes will travel to Albany to settle the accounts as quickly as possible. Docketed on addr. leaf.

GLC03107.00085

[1685]

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Instructions for Arnought the Interpreter (to be by him followed to the . . .

. . . Senecas, Maqques, Onnondages, Oneydes & Cayouges." Effingham instructs the interpreter to inform the Indians that he is aware of the destruction they recently caused in Virginia, where they killed a number of cattle and a few Englishmen. He goes on to say that he is willing to forgive the matter, provided the Indians call their men back from Virginia and Maryland and promise to never travel through there again.

GLC03107.01932

1685/08/03

Seneca Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition made by the Sakemaker of the Sinekes"

The Senecas inform the English that they have kept their promise to travel around, rather than through, Virginia and Maryland. They also assure the English of their intentions to keep peace with them. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01942

1687/08/12

Harwood, Jacob (fl. 1686-1695)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's nephew, value of goods in London

Harwood states that he is shipping the requested goods, along with Livingston's nephew (who is not named in this letter). He discusses the value of some goods previously shipped by Livingston, and also describes how Livingston's nephew will be provided for on the ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00149

1690/06/21

Ander, John (fl. 1690)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Honest Robin" (Robert Livingston) re: news of New York

Ander, the captain of a ship, writes with news of the safety of Livingston's family in New York. He sadly forwards news of the illness of Livingston's daughter Hanah. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00173

1690/07/09

Davis (fl. 1690)

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: declining chance to join party traveling to Albany

Captain Davis writes that he must go to his family and attend to their illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00174

[1694]

Jacobs, Cornelius (fl. 1694)

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account sheet re: expenses for voyage of Brigantine Orange

Account sheet of the voyage of the Brigantine Orange, including crew wages and freight carried.

GLC03107.00277

1694/10/12

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document signed

Title: Document assigning Power of Attorney to Alida Schuyler Livingston

Legal document assigning all Powers of Attorney to Alida Livingston in Robert Livingston's stead while he travels to England. At the bottom of page 3 is a second instance of this granting of the Power of Attorney to Alida Livingston on 30 April 1703, on the advent of another voyage to England by Livingston.

GLC03107.00238

1694/10/21

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document

Title: "Memorandum of what I am to do before I go off [to England]"

Livingston, prior to his voyage to England, has deliniated all the actions he would like to see completed before his journey. These actions include "write to Col. Hamilton for the bills of £30- & for letter of Recommendation," "to ship the fish & such things as my wife writ," "to write to [Col. Richard] Ingoldsby about the Bills of Exchange," and "to buy a blanket Paper & Tobacco." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00254

1694/11/19

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document

Title: Memorandum of items to be done before voyage

Itemized acount of things to be completed before his voyage to England. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00262

1694/12/04

Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)

Autograph document signed

Title: Passport for Livingston to travel to England

Grants permission "to transport the said Robert Livingston & Retinue without hindrance or molestation."

GLC03107.00267

1694/12/09-1695/05/09

Livingston, Robert

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal of Livingston's voyage to England [in Dutch]

Docket reads: "Journall of our Voyage to England in the Charity who Lost her Rudder and was gone ashore in Portugall." English language translation by A.J.F. van Laer available at Pierpont Morgan Library.

GLC03107.00240

1695

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Receipt of Customs Paid at Lisbon [in Portuguese]

GLC03107.00322

1695/05/09-1695/10/03

Livingston, Robert

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal of Livingston's arrival in Portugal [in Dutch]

English language translation by A.J.F. van Laer available at Pierpont Morgan Library. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00241

1695/05/13

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document

Title: "Journall of my Voyage to England 1695"

A brief version of Livingston's difficult voyage across the Atlantic.

GLC03107.00294

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