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1711/04/29

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: arrival of the Governor

Robert expresses his hope that his father has already sent his business to the Manor so that it will reach them before the Governor arrives. He also promises to look after his father's business in his absence.

GLC03107.00880

1711/05/05

Cast, John, fl. 1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf. Also contains AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.00881

1711/05/14

Sharpe, John, fl. 1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for an answer to enclosed letters

Sharpe forwards two letters from Bristol and requests that Livingston respond by the 28 of May, which is when the boat is due to return. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00882

1711/05/15

Sharpas, William, fl. 1696-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: letters from the Royal Anne Pacquett

Sharpas enclosed letters from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00883

1711/05/18

DeLancey, Stephen, fl. 1710-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: money and provisions

DeLancey tells Livingston who he should appeal to for money, and notes that Livingston should not depend on him for a supply of wheat. He also expresses satisfaction over the smooth distribution of their deceased grandmother's estate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00884

1711/05/23

Rutgers, Anthony, fl. 1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00885

1711/07/30

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the squadron gone to Canada

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

GLC03107.00886

1719/01/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Johannes Mingall [in Dutch]

Account of Capt. Mingall beginning 10 March 1712. P.2 contains a statement dated 14 January 1719, which appears to be a settlement of the account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00887

1711/08/23

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .

. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."

GLC03107.00888

1711/09/20

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Petition to John Nanfan and the Honorable Council

Livingston requests that Nanfan and the Council examine his public accounts, which reveal the amount of debt Livingston has accrued in the public service. He then asks that Nanfan and the Council testify to the truth of his grievances, and facilitate the repayment of the money he is entitled to. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00890

1711/11/14

Manuscript document

Title: List of various goods

List of various items, including shifts, sheets, and other personal goods, preceeded by a title in Dutch.

GLC03107.00891

1711/12/24

Smyth, Lawrence, fl. 1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: charges against Palatines

Smyth writes to say that "an example will be made of those Palatines who Robbed Mr. Bagges," and requests that Livingston send him an account or order in connection with the affair. He also sends news of the death of Mr. Broughton. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00892

1711/12/27

Livingston, Phillip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Resolution of the Justices of Albany

Resolution states that all inhabitants of Albany are required to break up the snow on any roads or paths leading in and out of city. Document is "A True Copy."

GLC03107.00893

1711

Cast, John, fl. 1711

Note

Title: "Words in Cast's letter of R.L."

Fragment of a letter written by John Cast in French, followed by an English translation. Cast describes a matter between Livingston and "the Generall," and states his belief that the Generall will not make a decision based upon the information Livingston has given him.

GLC03107.00894

1711

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Manuscript document signed

Title: Order for supplies

List of items such as soap and tobacca needed to supply Collins' men.

GLC03107.00895

1712/01/11

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: payment of wagganers

Gilbert seeks his father's assistance in working out the payment of the "ryders" and "wagganers" of an expedition. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00896

1712/01/16

Wood, John, fl. 1712

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: meeting to share the "flaw"

Wood informs Livingston that William Weid has employed someone to survey the "flaw," and requests that Livingston meet with them to share it out, or he will otherwise lose it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00897

1712/01/14

Baggs, Andrew, fl. 1712-1713

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a letter from Livingston's son

Baggs forwards a letter from Livingston's son, and requests that Livingston send him a letter from Mr. Cast. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00898

1712/02/17

Quarkenboss, Adriaen, fl. 1712

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00899

1712/12/24

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of his family and his affairs

John states that he has just returned from a long and dangerous voyage, and now awaits the arrival of Generall Nicholson every day. His wife is very ill and unlikely to recover, while his sisters Margaret and Hannah appear to be well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00900