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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations

James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.

GLC03107.03079

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting for the Supervisors

Stevenson notes the date of the next meeting for the Supervisors, and hopes that Robert, Jr. will be in attendance.

GLC03107.03086

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of the Supervisors

Stevenson expresses his disappointment at not seeing Robert, Jr. at the last meeting of the Supervisors, but notes that most of the men could not attend due to inclement weather.

GLC03107.03101

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the Supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new Governor for New York

Peter Robert states that New York is supposed to have a new Governor, "a Gent[leman] of great fortune and Regal Blood." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03131

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain

Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed...

GLC03107.03143

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03156

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Assembly dissolved by order of the Governor

Keteltas asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron moulds, and notes that to everyone's surprise, the Governor just dissolved the Assembly. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02829

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

John informs Robert, Jr. of a shipment of goods he has recently sent to him, discusses other trading matters, and mentions that the Assembly was dissolved, which should not come as a surprise.

GLC03107.02831

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming elections

Philip discusses the candidates who will be running in some upcoming elections.

GLC03107.02838

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: postponement of the Assembly meeting

Paul Richard explains that the Governor has delayed the Assembly meeting, and it is believed that he may completely refuse to meet with them. He also asks Robert, Jr. to send some pig iron down to him.

GLC03107.02841

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces...

GLC03107.02845

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to the Coroner of Hampshire re: order for the arrest of 2 men from Taghkanic

J. Williams, Clerk, commands the Coroner of Hampshire to arrest Robert and Johannis Van Deusen so that they may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Springfield. The two men have been accused of trespassing Josiah Loomis's land at...

GLC03107.02860

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prepare for a trial against trespassers

Stevenson encloses the tax list for the Manor, and notes that it has been a poor winter due to a lack of fire wood. He also informs Robert, Jr. that they will have to prepare for a trial against the men accused of trespassing on the Manor.

GLC03107.02877

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance settling an account with Elisha Sheldon

Brothers Livingston and Alexander ask Robert, Jr. if he will assist Elisha Sheldon in settling his account with them. Followed by a postscript signed by William Alexander, in which he implores Robert, Jr. "not to let me want this that you engaged to...

GLC03107.02893

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: money on the warrants

Peter writes that he has received money for only one warrant, and hopes the matter will be ammended when the "General" comes to town.

GLC03107.02937

to Mr. Franklin re: order to restore a tenant to his estate on the Manor

The document explains that Mr. Franklin has been accused of violently forcing himself upon the estate of Robert van Deusen's son on the Manor of Livingston, and turning the said tenant out at gun point. When Robert Livingston, Jr. confronted Mr...

GLC03107.02938

Deposition regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin in Taghkanic

Dirck W. Ten Broek, a Justice of the Peace for Albany, relates the deposition given to him on 21 November 1755, regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin, who recently took over the house of Johannis Van Deusen at Taghkanic in the Manor of...

GLC03107.02939

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report of Council

William conveys what he believes to be the contents of a forthcoming report of Council regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s boundary dispute with Massachusetts. According to the report, the Governor will try to remove the encroachments upon the Manor...

GLC03107.02944

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of report to the Governor

William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert, Jr.'s case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02947

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for his attendance with the Governor

Abraham Lottjun, Clerk for the General Assembly, requests Robert, Jr.'s attendance with the Governor "in order to proceed upon business."

GLC03107.02964

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling an account

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of an account he just settled, and notes that he expects "the public money" this month.

GLC03107.02965

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief

William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02967

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his...

GLC03107.02985