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to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians

Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.

GLC03107.01676

to Robert Livingston re: trade of powder and cornel

GLC03107.01677

to Robert Livingston re: news of deaths

Philip informs his father of the deaths of some individuals known to them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01681

to Robert Livingston re: Assembly meeting

Robert Jr. expresses his happiness at hearing that his father is to travel to New York to meet with the Assembly. He also mentions some provisions he has aquired to aid his father's health, and sends his gratitude to his mother for a cow.

GLC03107.01682

Memorandum [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01684

to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686

to Robert Livingston re: need to watch the Indians

Philip states that they need to keep an eye on the Indians, as he believes the French will try to extend their authority over all of them.

GLC03107.01695

to Robert Livingston re: request for repayment of debt

Gillaim explains that he is facing hard times, and asks that Livingston pay his long outstanding debt immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01696

to Robert Livingston re: van Brugh's resignation

Philip asks his father to forward a letter to the Governor from van Brugh, who is resigning from his post as Mayor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01697

to Robert Livingston re: marriage of Mrs. Scot

Philip writes that he hopes to prevent the marriage of Mrs. Scot to Christopher Canada, "one of the vilest fellows." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01698

to Robert Livingston re: payment of his salary

Philip writes that he is happy that there is some prospect of his salary being paid out of the quit rents of Albany. He fears, however, that this will not be enough for him. He also writes of frustrated trade with Indians. Docketed on address leaf...

GLC03107.01699

to his Excellency re: case with the merchants of London

[Livingston] thanks the Governor for speaking against the merchants of London and how they have disrupted trade. He also discusses the trading situation with the Eastern Indians. On the bottom of p.2 is written: "To Evert Wendell Esq. attorney at...

GLC03107.01704

to Robert Livingston re: wishes for good health

GLC03107.01709

to Robert Livingston re: assessors of Albany

Philip writes of a disagreement between the assessors and the palatins on Livingston's Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01718

to Robert Livingston re: wishes for good health

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01739

to Robert Livingston re: loss of slaves during voyage

Bayard reports that 30 enlsaved people died on a voyage to the colony due to a shortage of food. He also mentions that Moses Levy is awaiting payment of Livingston's account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01740

to Robert Livingston re: shipment of oysters

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01741

to Robert Livingston re: sale of cattle

Philip writes that he has sent his father's cattle to market, and that they have only received low returns. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01742

to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter

Philip shares his joy over the birth of a daughter named Sarah. On the 3 December 1725, Philip attached another note in response to a letter he just received from Robert.

GLC03107.01743

to Robert Livingston re: writing practice

Robert shares with his Grandfather what he has so far learned in the "science of writing."

GLC03107.01744

to Robert Livingston re: trade and sale of goods

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01745

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: news of the family

Jo[h]anna writes of her family's health and how she longs to see her parents.

GLC03107.01746

to Robert Livingston re: kidnapping of a boy at Schenectady

Philip expresses sorrow at the state of his father's health, and mentions that it is reported that some Indians kidnapped an English boy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01747

to Robert Livingston re: news from the West Indies

Stephen writes that the King is to return to London, and that England will go to war with Spain for reasons unknown to him. He also discusses the state of trade in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01748

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01751