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1585-1763

Unknown

Note

Title: to Mr. Livingston re: invitation to attend a sociable at the Griswald House

GLC03107.04793

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Conclusions of a survey on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.04795

1585-1763

Unknown

Letter

Title: to [?] Livingston re: [fragment]

GLC03107.04802

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Leases from the Livingston's

GLC03107.04811

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Genealogical information about the Livingston family

The document lists various members of the Livingston family, and their dates of marriage, birth, and death. Written by the son of John Swift Livingston.

GLC03107.04822

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Pedigree of the Livingston family

The pedigree traces relatives of the Livingston family back to the 12th century.

GLC03107.04823

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Catalog of Livingston seals

GLC03107.04824

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: History of the Livingston family

The manuscript traces the Livingston family back to its first descendents in Scotland. It was thought that the first member of the Livingston family was a Hungarian man who arrived in Scotland in 1070.

GLC03107.04825

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: History of the Livingston family from 1421

The manuscript discusses the Livingston family genealogy beginning in 1421.

GLC03107.04826

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: History of the Livingston family beginning in 1428

GLC03107.04827

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Memorandum about a disputation of the Livingston title to the Manor

The memo discusses gathering witnesses and documents for a case involving the disputation of the Livingston's title to the Manor.

GLC03107.04925

1585-1763

Unknown

Sketch

Title: Sketch of land bordering the Livingston's

GLC03107.04812

1697/07/02

Wilson, Richard (fl. 1697)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. van Dyck re: property rental

Richard Wilson writes that he has not yet decided how he is going to rent a certain property, but in the meantime states that Mr. van Dyck may share part of it with Mr. Livingston.

GLC03107.04775

1723/01/10

Woodkok, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05235

1756/03/11

Seymour, Thomas

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Everts re: opinion regarding rights to the oar bed at Salisbury

Thomas Seymour writes to clarify the rights of various owner's, and specifically Mr. Livingston's, to use the oar bed at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04746

1757/06/08

DeLancey, James (fl. 1757-1760)

Broadside

Title: Proclamation concerning riotous proceedings

The proclamation describes a recent incident in which the tenants on the Manor of Livingston rioted in protest of the Livingston's claim to the land. As a result, a number of the tenants were shot in defense of the Manor, and Governor DeLancey therefore issued a proclamation to advise against any further uprisings.

GLC03107.05298

1763-1783

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: List of deeds, surveys, patents, etc. pertinent to the Livingston Family (1713-1796)

List of various surveys, patents, deeds, and rent accounts made from the years 1713-1796.

GLC03107.04773

1788/03/06

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Meeting about militias on the Manor of Livingston

The manuscript discusses what areas are to be included in Capt. Livingston's militia. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04916

1803-1888

Header Record

Title: [Decimalized .01- .18]

[decimalized 04353.01-04353.18]

GLC04353

1831/11/18

Bushnell, C. (fl. 1831)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Livingston re: witness for a trial

C. Bushnell advises Mrs. Livingston that a certain Mr. Smails is a crucial witness to the defense in a present trial, and urges her to ensure his appearance at the trial. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04562

1831/12/02

Bushnell & Gaul

Letter

Title: to Mrs. Livingston re: court proceedings

Bushnell and Gaul inform Mrs. Livingston of the recent events in a certain court case, and also emphasize the importance of a specific note as a key piece of evidence. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04563

1865/06/09

Adamson, L.B. (fl. 1865)

Letter signed

Title: to Mr. Livingston re: order for appearance at the office of the Street Commissioner

The letter orders Mr. Livingston to appear at the office of the Street Commissioner's, where he will receive instructions for labor upon the streets of the city.

GLC03107.04472

1869

Clarkson, Thomas S. (fl. 1869)

Book

Title: A Biographical history of Clermont, or Livingston Manor... [with 5 photos]

Published for subscribers. (Mostly Revolutionary War and later colonial content.)

GLC05212

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