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to Robert Livingston re: news of John's business venture

John writes home to send his wishes of health to all, especially his mother who had just recovered from a fever, and then begins to list his creditors, including Duncan Campbell and Messrs. Long and Van Sweten. He requests that his father send him a...

GLC03107.00645

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison sends word of Lord Cornbury's ill-fated first voyage to the colonies (the ship being forced to return to Plymouth, England when it lost its masts), as well as of a war in Europe in which Germany is fighting France and Sweden is fighting both...

GLC03107.00654

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Jamison sends "with much regret" the news of an abandoned wreck found near Montauk, containing brandy, french wine and Samuel Vetch's personal journal. However, he writes of "good hopes" regarding the missing Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00656

to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Watts writes of the suppositions surrounding Samuel Vetch's ship, still laden with its cargo of spirits and furs. Capt. Vetch's journal of the excursion, along with his papers (receipts for the illicit goods and the like), were discovered aboard the...

GLC03107.00657

to Robert Livingston re: discovery of Vetch's abandoned ship

Campbell sends the account of Lt. Governor Nanfan pertaining to Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship, in which it claimed contraband items (18 casks of brands, beaver skins, scarlet cloth) were found on board. He says "wee all Long to heare what is become...

GLC03107.00658

Livingston's outlays of monies as victualler

Livingston writes this in an effort to clear his name from any claims of misappropriation of funds. He claims that all monies outlaid, to four companies of troops kept in New York and Albany, were done so at the behest of the Colonial Governor, the...

GLC03107.00664

Order to bring Brigadier Hunter's stores to his Majesty's store house

The document orders that the stores of Brigadier Hunter, left behind in New York in the custody of Robert Livingston, be brought to his Majesty's store house in New York. It also states that what can not be immediately disposed of by his Majesty be...

GLC03107.01384

to Robert Livingston re: shipment of goods ordered by Mr. Beekman

Knight tells Livingston that he has shipped the goods ordered by Mr. Beekman according to the prices that Livingston advised, and has enclosed a copy of the account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01420

Account of shipments of goods [in Dutch]

Contains 2 accounts, the second one dated 19 May 1722.

GLC03107.01426

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of flour that Robert Livingston sold to Delancey & Comp. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01436

Account of sales

With his letter, Knight included an account of the sale of Livingston's cornell, which he expects to receive payment for soon.

GLC03107.01442

to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly

Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.

GLC03107.01461

to Robert Livingston re: manufacture and sale of a fur couch

Van Horne writes that he is overseeing the construction and sale of a couch made of Livingston's furs, and also informs Livingston of some other business and trade matters. Beneath the letter he has made a copy of their account with one another.

GLC03107.01462

"List of Cloths taken to N: York"

GLC03107.01463

"Weight of Butter of RL."

GLC03107.01465

Account of the sale of flour between Livingston and Mssrs. Richards & Clarkson

GLC03107.01466

"Weight of 3 Ton Flour from Rt. Livingston to Corn: v: Horn[e]

GLC03107.01467

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased rugs, caps, dishes, and gloves.

GLC03107.01470

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased shoes and slippers from Anthony.

GLC03107.01474

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased starch from Brasher on 16 October 1722. Brasher acknowledges payment with her mark. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01475

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased muslin and other textiles from Lane.

GLC03107.01477

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of sales of merchandise from the Sloop Speedwell Arnout Schermerhorn. P.3 is ALS from Knight to Livingston explaining the sales and the state of Livingston's account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01479

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased almanacs and book binding from Bradford.

GLC03107.01482

to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line...

GLC03107.01483

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

La Roux informs Livingston that he has sent the requested goods, and the lists the charges now due. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01221