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to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave

Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.

GLC03107.00937

to Robert Livingston re: request for a slave and indentures

One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Gilbert Livingston dated April 8, 1713. Expresses to his father that he would send him an enslaved person and to assist him in retaining a young palatin boy as a servant. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00974

to Robert Livingston re: construction of a galley

Gilbert states that there are plans to build a galley if they can find the support and encouragement to do so. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00979

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...

GLC03107.01003

to Robert Livingston re: traveling

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01028

to Robert Livingston re: the location of Robert Livingston's sloop

Gilbert describes when his father's sloop was last sighted, and explains that if it has not yet returned to the Manor, it has most likely altered its course by some means. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01058

to Robert Livingston re: imprisonment of Mr. Falkonier

Gilbert writes to inform his father that he has arrived at his destination and that Mr. Falkonier has been imprisoned there. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01083

to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01086

to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01117

to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant

Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling...

GLC03107.01123

to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert writes of the selling price of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01124

to Robert Livingston re: order for goods and provisions

Gilbert writes of the flour he has sold, and sends a list of goods that must be sent. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.01148

to Robert Livingston re: end of the invasion of the Swedes

Gilbert writes that the King has disbanded troops and that the invasion of the Swedes is over. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01158

"Account of materials found by Gilbert Livingston for Repairing . . .

. . . this house." List of the various materials and their prices.

GLC03107.01237

"A Lyst of Sundry accts. Concerning the Repairing the two houses"

List of individuals owed money for their services in helping construct two houses.

GLC03107.01299

to Robert Livingston re: proposition for financial assistance

Gilbert apoligizes for falling into disfavor with his father, and explains that drastic circumstances have left him financially crippled and without a decent plot of land. He therefore proposes that his father give him some assistance, for his...

GLC03107.01379