1712/06/08

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war

Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00915

1712/06/12

Wendell, Evert, fl. 1712-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00916

1712/06/12

Lords of Trade

Letter signed

Title: to Governor Hunter re: decision to reprimand the Assembly

The Justices wrote the letter in response to a dispute between the Councill and the Assembly of New York regarding the "amending of money Bills." In the letter, the Justices find in favor of the Councill, as they charge the Assembly with "a Dimunition of his Majes. Royall Prerogative," and claim that the Assembly will be justly punished and reprimanded.

GLC03107.00917

1712/06/13

Cuylen, John, fl. 1712-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00918

1712/06/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition

Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations, who may be conspiring with the French to attack Christian settlers.

GLC03107.00919

1712/06/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians

John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and he even notes that a few men have been shot for desertion. He also requests that his father assist him in purchasing the commissions of either Capt. [Wimes] of Ingolesbey if they are able to sell them.

GLC03107.00920

1712/06/15

White, William, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston go to the [fly]

White explains that the [fly] has been measured, and requests that Livingston join him and the other proprieters at the location. He also asks that Livingston bring the rum and sugar that he promised to the surveyor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00921

1712/08/16

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00922

1712/08/18

Burghghardt, Coenras, fl. 1712

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00923

1712/08/22

Salisbury, Fr., fl. 1713-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00924

1712/08/28

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00925

1712/08/31

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00926

1712/11/10

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00927

1712/06

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks

John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to his family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00928

1712/07/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: to all Constables and Officers of Albany and New York re: order to arrest 2 men

Livingston gives the names and descriptions of two men, John Symons and Sam Samson, who are guilty of stealing wheat and money from him. He orders that all officials watch for the two criminals so that they may be arrested and properly dealt with.

GLC03107.00929

1712/07/17

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: account of wheat sent to Robert Livingston

Gilbert forwards his father an account of wheat that was already sent to him, and inquires as to whether he would like to order more from a different supplier. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00930

1712/07/17

White, William, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: building a house on the fly

White proposes that all the partners come together to construct a house on the fly in one day, and then to allow the partners to continue on from there. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00931

1712/07/21

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Margaret's family

Margaret writes to say how busy she is with her son who is sick, and how much she desires to see the rest of her family.

GLC03107.00932

1712/07/30

Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's accounts

Clarke informs Livingston that he will look over his accounts, and requests that Livingston pay no more on a specific one. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00933

1712/08/01

Quarkenboss, Adriaen, fl. 1712

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Johannes Spoor

Quarkenboss requests that Spoor pay the owed amount to Robert Livingston of Clermont.

GLC03107.00934

1712/08/09

Quarkenboss, Adriaen, fl. 1712

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Domine Hager

Also contains the account of Andrew Bagge with Quarkenboss, dated 5 July 1712. Both accounts request that the sum be paid to Robert Livingston Junior.

GLC03107.00935

1712/08/07

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: attack by French and Indians, military fortifications

John states that he is uneasy about the establishment of a garrison where he is, and discusses a recent attack by French and Indians. He also mentions the monetary complications that have arisen with the recent constructin of fortifications. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00936

1712/08/23

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave

Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.

GLC03107.00937

1712/09/18

Wileman, J., fl. 1712

Manuscript document

Title: Land Patent of Ian Hencricks de Bruyn

The document certifies that a land patent granted to du Bruyn "is preceedent" to a land patent granted to the inhabitants of Kinderhook. Signed by Wileman's secretary.

GLC03107.00938

1712/09/03

Saltsonstall, G., fl. 1709

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: word from Madame Livingston

Saltonstall explains how he had a visit with Madame Winthrop and her daughter Mary, who is married to Livingston's son John. Saltonstall tried to persuade Mary to travel to New York, but she was in such poor health that she could not travel. He therefore forwards her regards to Livingston, and expresses hope that she may be cured soon.

GLC03107.00939