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circa 1585-1763
Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02113
"three things are to be helped in conscience fraud, accident, . . .
. . . things of confidence." Fragment of a larger document. Explains what constitutes an accident.
GLC03107.01338
Magistrates of Albany
Proposal to Coll. Thomas Dongan re: regulation of trade with Indians
The Magistrates explain that due to the barren soil of Albany, the inhabitants of the county have no other way to make a living other than through trade with Indians, which has been quite poor as of late. They therefore request that Coll. Dongan...
GLC03107.01956
1686
Grand Jury of Albany
Presentation of inconveniences to Thomas Dongan
The people of Albany condemn the practice of conducting trade with Indians outside of the town, as it has led to a decline in the trade and wealth of Albany, and will eventuallly bring the town to ruin. They also note that great debauchery has...
GLC03107.01957
1687/07/17
Jacobse, Ryer, fl. 1687
to Thomas Dongan
Jacobse writes of a recent battle between the French and Indians, and gives speculated casualty counts. Docket notes that this is a translation of the original.
GLC03107.01999
Hitchcok, John, ?
to Robert Livingston Junior re: offer to lease a farm
Hitchcok offers to lease a farm that Robert Livingston recently purchased.
GLC03107.01830
Rulings in court cases
The document lists various individuals who have brought cases before a court in Albany, and notes the settlement made in each one.
GLC03107.01831
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Albany Court of Common Pleas
Outlines the complaint of vandalism and trespassing that Gerrit van Borgen and Holmer Jansen [Jereabewyn] filed against Ian Bronk.
GLC03107.01832
Bayard, fl. 1795
[Fragment in Dutch]
GLC03107.01833
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
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