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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for flour

Margaret notes that is was very "hard" of Robert, Jr. to refuse her a shipment of flour for her own use, and asks once more if he is willing to spare some for her, before she is forced to look elsewhere.

GLC03107.02934

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on...

GLC03107.02950

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

GLC03107.02951

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for the sloop to transport their mother

William asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down to New York so that they may send their mother's body to the Manor to be buried next to their father.

GLC03107.02952

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also...

GLC03107.02954

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop

John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.

GLC03107.02960

Last will and testament of Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston bequeathed unto his oldest son Robert Junior all lands, tenements, and mills on the Manor, a house in Albany, and his enslaved people and livestock. He notes, however, that if he should die between February and September, Robert is...

GLC03107.02493

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: difficulty collecting the excise

Stevensen writes that he is having a great deal of trouble collecting the excise in Albany, and discusses some other financial matters. He also mentions that his wife gave birth to a son, who has contracted sprue, which has left them both extremely...

GLC03107.02505

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: inquiry for a servant

Mary asks her husband Robert to inquire about a girl living with Anne Livingston, who may be helpful for them to have at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02506

Account of Mary Livingston

Charges on the account are for satin shoes, dishes, and some other items.

GLC03107.02751