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to Robert and Alida Livingston re: the illness of Collins' wife

Collins requests that Robert and Alida Livingston come to visit his ill wife, as they are her nearest relations. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01040

to Robert Livingston re: dispute with Philip Livingston

Robert explains how a dispute with his brother Philip and his wife, with whom he was residing, has forced him to find lodging somewhere else. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01041

to Robert Livingston re: account of provisions

Borland writes to inform Livingston of the sale of his provisions and at what price they were sold. On pages 2 and 3 there is a copy of the account of Livingston's sales of flour . Below this is a statement signed by Margaret Vetch in which she...

GLC03107.01048

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts

Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01052

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall...

GLC03107.01069

to Robert Livingston re: request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter

Margaret reiterates her request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter on her husband's behalf, and informs her father that she will not return home, as she is due to move into a new house.

GLC03107.01074

to Robert Livingston re: a present of books

Sarah writes to say that she has sent Robert a present of books, as she heard that he was looking for some new entertainment. She also invites Robert and Alida to correspond with her more frequently and keep her updated on the family's health.

GLC03107.01075

The Estate of Margaret Schuyler

The document states that a house on Duke Street, belonging to the estate of Margaret Schuyler, is to be sold among the children.

GLC03107.01078

to Robert Livingston re: sale of the house

Philip states that he has received a final offer for his father's house, and the sale shall be completed shortly. He also asks if he is to arrest Marisie van Rotterdam, and requests that his father send him some tobacco. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01082

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01094

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01095

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01096

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01097

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01098

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01099

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01100

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01101

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England

Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters...

GLC03107.01112

to Robert Livingston re: business and family

John writes of his business and family, and a new house he built near his mills. He also requests that his father write to his mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01144

to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149

to Robert Livingston re: plea for consent to marry Livingston's daughter

Beekman writes in distress and begs Livingston to allow him to fulfill his engagement to Livingston's daughter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01152

to Robert Livingston re: order for flour

Sarah expresses her hope that Robert and Alida Livingston write to her, and asks Robert to send her flour if there is a sloop bound for New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01155

to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston

Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also...

GLC03107.01163

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01164

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01165

to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01166

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01167

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01168

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN on verso of letter.

GLC03107.01169

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01170

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on 2nd address leaf.

GLC03107.01171

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01172

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01173

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01174

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01175

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01183

to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01184

to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain

Margaret writes of news that Samuel Vetch has been superceeded in his position at Annapolis Royall. Due to Samuel's failure to write to her, she has resolved to travel to him in England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01191

to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel

Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01192

to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany

Philip congratulates his father on his receipt of money from the Assembly, asks him for help purchasing the excise of Albany, and asks for news of Margaret Vetch's voyage to London.

GLC03107.01194

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America

Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01197

to Robert Livingston re: suffering from gout

John describes how he has been stricken with a most painful case of gout, and that he has concocted his own medicine to ease the pain. He also apologizes for having to postpone a visit due to illness, and explains some business conducted with his...

GLC03107.01199

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01201

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01202

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01203

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01204

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01205