1713/01/05

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child

Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them uneasy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01003

1713/04/24

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.

GLC03107.01007

1713/06/13

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John asks for his parents's consent to marry the daughter of Sarah Knight, and mentions that if they desire, his sister Jo[h]anna may give them a truthful account of the woman.

GLC03107.01009

1713/06/15

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: consent to marry

GLC03107.01010

1713/06/15

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.

GLC03107.01011

1713/06/22

Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children

Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.

GLC03107.01012

1713/06/22

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother John, and describes Elizabeth Knight as a woman with a very "stone" [strong] character.

GLC03107.01013

1713/06/29

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01014

1713/06/29

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01015

1713/07/01

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01017

1713/07/06

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

1713/07/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and character. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01019

1713/07/13

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022

1713/07/16

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assured virtue of Elizabeth Knight

John questions his parents' hesitation regarding his desire to marry Elizabeth Knight, and again invites them to make an inquiry into her background. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01025

1713/07/26

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Robert Livingston re: death of Coll. Schuyler's wife

The letter comes from Robert Livingston's nephew, Robert Junior, who asks that Robert and Alida Livingston attend the funeral of Coll. Schuyler's wife. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01027

1714/01/01

Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: letter of introduction

Elizabeth Knight, now Elizabeth Livingston, writes to express her hope that she may contribute to the family's happiness in the coming year.

GLC03107.01036

1714/01/14

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: the illness of Collins' wife

Collins requests that Robert and Alida Livingston come to visit his ill wife, as they are her nearest relations. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01040

1714/01/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dispute with Philip Livingston

Robert explains how a dispute with his brother Philip and his wife, with whom he was residing, has forced him to find lodging somewhere else. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01041

1714/02/08

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: account of provisions

Borland writes to inform Livingston of the sale of his provisions and at what price they were sold. On pages 2 and 3 there is a copy of the account of Livingston's sales of flour . Below this is a statement signed by Margaret Vetch in which she acknowledges receipt of a sum of money from John Borland, dated 23 December 1713, Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01048

1714/03/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts

Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01052

1714/04/26

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall Nicholson. According to Samuel and Margaret Vetch, Nicholson broke into their house without a proper warrant, made numerous attempts to prevent Vetch from traveling to England, and unlawfully delayed payment due to Vetch for the maintenance of a garrison at Annapolis Royall. Margaret then asks that her father get Gov. Hunter to intervene on…

GLC03107.01069

1711/10/03

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00842

1711/10/26

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00843

1711/10/29

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00844

1711/11/01

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00845