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1702/02/16
Sepitt, John
Indian deed for Cape Cod, sold by grandson of Quachatassett
Dated "1701/2" Countersigned by William Bassett and Nathaniel Bassett.
GLC07552
1750
Treaty concluded and signed at Madrid... [Assiento slave trade]
"Treaty between the ministers plenipotentaries of their Brittanick and Catholic majesties-end of Assiento Treaty between Britain and Spain regulating slave trade." Concluded October 5. Printed in French, English, Spanish.
GLC07594
1756/05/17
George II, King of Great Britain (1683-1760)
His Majesty's Declaration of War against the French King
Printed by Thomas Baskett.
GLC07475
1760 ca.
Various
Oath of allegiance to King Geroge III, signed by 90 members of Massachusetts
Document joined at top and printed in two columns, signed by officials of the Massachusetts Bay colony. (Since new oaths were required on the coronation of a new monarch, dating is inferred from that date.)
GLC07476
1728/05/28
Livingston, Robert
Consignment of land on the Manor of Livingston to Jacob Vosburgh
Document is in Dutch and English. P.2 two notes that approximately 90 acres of land on either side of Roeloff Johnson's Kill, including all houses, barns, and orchards, are now in the possession of Jacob Vosburgh.
GLC03107.01818
[?]
Schuyler, John
to Robert Livingston, Myndert Schuyler, Pieter van Brugh, Hendercik Renselaer
re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01850
1682/07/19
Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd to the Mohican. . .
. . . Catskill, and Esopus Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01910
1682/08/03
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Sinnondowannes & Senecas
[in Dutch].
GLC03107.01913
1682/08/04
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Maquas, On[n]eydes, . . .
. . . On[n]ondages, and Cajouges [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01918
1684/10/02
Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron (1643-1695)
Instructions for Arnout the interpreter [in Dutch]
P.2 contains a proposition to the western Indians, also in Dutch. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both documents.
GLC03107.01925
1685/07/01
Northern Indians
Proposition of the northern Indians and an answer [in Dutch and English]
The proposal was written in Dutch and the answer was written in English. In the response, the Indians are welcomed to settle in Skachkook, where the English will protect them from the French.English translation GLC03107.01939
GLC03107.01939
1685/11/05
Onondaga Sachems 2
"Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]
The proposition of the Onondaga sachems on p.1, and the proposition of the Seneca sachems on p.2 were recorded in Dutch. The answer to these propositions appears on p.3 and is written in English. It congratulates the Indians for remaining at peace...
GLC03107.01953
1687/05/23
Five Nations of Indians
Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan
[in Dutch]
GLC03107.01982
1690/06/18
to the Governor and Council of Boston re: war with French, Jacob Leisler
The letter discusses the current situation in Albany with regard to the war with the French. It also explains the calamity of Jacob Leisler's authority, and the immediate need for a new Governor of Albany and New York. P.4 contains a note to Dirk...
GLC03107.02032
1725/06/15
Livingston, Philip (1686-1749)
to Governor Burnet re: goals as new Secretary of Indian Affairs [draft]
Philip relates to the Governor his desire to accomplish what he can as the new Secretary of Indian Affiars. P.2 contains a letter written in Dutch to Philip Livingston from his wife Catrina; the address leaf is addressed to Philip Livingston and is...
GLC03107.02161
1727/06-1727/07
Commission on Indian Affairs
Rough drafts of proceedings of Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Contains a number of records of the proceedings at meetings of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, as well as drafts of letters to Governor Burnet. P.1 is a fragment of a larger document that welcomes the Indians to trade with the English, and warns...
GLC03107.02162
1722/10/31
Livingston, Philip
"List of Cattle Sold unto the officers of the two Comp[anies]"
P.3 contains ALS from Philip Livingston to Alida Livingston, in Dutch, 1 November 1711. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02299
1725/07/03
Unknown
to Barnardus Holthuysen re: profitable trade with the "far" Indians
The manuscript describes a profitable fur trade with the far Indians, which the writer thinks exceeds any profit made by the French in Canada. The first half of the document is written in Dutch. Address leaf and docket on verso.
GLC03107.04904
1700/03/04
Schuyler, Brandt
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05345
29 July 1749
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
to Peter DeWitt re: slave trade
Robert Livingston, Jr. describes the multiple deaths of enslaved people on a trading vessel, and expresses disappointment at the financial loss.
GLC03107.04449
13 October 1778
Dcau, Elijah (fl.1778)
[Pass to travel]
"This may certify that Elijah Gifford has the right to pass into part of Rhode Island State... Elijah Dcau Under keeper of the goal in the county Bristol"
GLC02924.50
1673
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
1667/08/17
Nicolls, R.
to the Comissaries of Albany re: missing Mr. Carler
Nicolls discusses a Mr. Carler, who has disappeared in the winter without any news of his whereabouts or survival. It continues by reporting Nicolls' willingness to report in Dutch "when I write anything of Consequence." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00007
1685/12/01
Account of Teunis Williamse
Contains a number of different documents. P.1 is an account sheet containing the name of Robert Livingston. P.2 and 3 concern the account of Williamse, and contain the signatures of Albert Ryckman and Robert [illegible]. P. 4 and 5 contain larger...
GLC03107.00115
1693
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
Account of provisions and beer delivered to the forces at Albany
An account book, itemizing the recipients of all the provisions delivered to the garrison at Albany by Livingston (who held the office of victualer to the garrison at the time) and to the Indians of the region, also by Livingston (who also held a...
GLC03107.00144
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