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Freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston

Legal statement of Ebenezer Willson Esq., Mayor and the aldermen of the City of New York declaring the freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston. Grants Livingston the right to "partake of all the benefits, liberties, priveliges, freedoms, and...

GLC03107.00806

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

to Robert Livingston re: government affairs

Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.

GLC03107.00959

to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor

John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00967

to Robert Livingston re: anticipation for the arrival of Gov. Nicholson

Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of a letter from Borland, 6 January 1713, Boston, [Mass.] Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00971

to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00973

to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

John expresses his hope that Gov. Nicholson will arrive soon, and states his plan to move back home for a while and settle his business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00983

to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch

The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...

GLC03107.00988

to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...

GLC03107.00993

Receipt of excise money from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00997