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1725/07/08

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: white wine for Robert Livingston

Stephen writes that he has found some white wine to help with Robert's distemper, thanks Robert for some fruit that he sent, and notes that he has not been able to learn anything about the government in Boston.

GLC03107.01656

1725/07/08

Bayard, Alida, fl. 1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: marriage to Stephen Bayard

Alida writes that she was recently married in Amboy, and expresses her desire to visit with her grandparents very soon.

GLC03107.01657

1725/07/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: wishes for recovery

Philip wishes his parents a quick recovery from their afflictions. Part of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01658

1725/07/09

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: customs laws

Robert expresses his annoyance with some customs laws, and gives his sympathy to his ill parents.

GLC03107.01659

1725/07/10

Knight, John, fl. 1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: account balance

Knight tells Livingston that he has paid the balance of his account, and notes the price of corn and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01660

1725/07/11

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch

Bayard writes that he heard news that Samuel Vetch kissed the King's hand, and "was Coming over their Governour." He also mentions that Tunis Quick was taken into custody for the sin of sodom. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01661

1725/07/13

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: warrant for Philip Livingston's salary

Le Heup writes that he has drawn up a warrant to obtain Philip Livingston's salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, but is not sure if the King will approve of it.

GLC03107.01662

1726/05/21

Searle, John, fl. 1726

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

J Pintard signed for John Searle upon receipt of the contents of the account.

GLC03107.01663

1725/07/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase flour

Philip asks his father to purchase flour from Cornelius van Horne and to have it shipped to Barbados.

GLC03107.01664

1725/07/22

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: introduction for friends of Philip Livingston

Philip sent the letter with the wives of Joh. Myndertse, Barent Vroman, and Jan Baptist van Eps, three of his best customers, who desire to meet Robert and Alida Livingston.

GLC03107.01665

1725/07/25

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch

Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01666

1725/07/27

Collins, Ed, fl. 1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a post at Schenectady

Collins writes that his father desires Livingston to write to the Governor in order to help him to obtain the post at Schenectady.

GLC03107.01667

1725/07/27

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a post at Schenectady

Philip asks that his father help Uncle Collins get the post at Schenectady and appeal to the Governor on his behalf.

GLC03107.01668

1725/07/29

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01669

July 7, 1725

Santford, Cornelius, fl. 1725

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased rum from Santford.

GLC03107.01670

1725/08

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade of provisions and furs

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01671

1725/08/05

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sympathy for his father's illness

Robert Jr. expresses saddness for his father's affliction, and sends his wishes for recovery. He also discusses government posts, and the possibility of Gilbert Livingston receiving a Lieutenancy.

GLC03107.01672

1725/08/12

Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: medical advice

Nicolls prescribes some remedies to alleviate Robert's pain.

GLC03107.01673

1725/08/14

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: new duty of wheat

Robert Jr. writes that a new duty has been placed on wheat in the Jersey's, which he hopes will help the Manor.

GLC03107.01674

1725/08/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of war with the French and Indians

Philip writes that a soldier was kidnapped and killed by some Indians, and he fears that this may lead to a war. He blames the French for violence, and believes that they will destroy the continent. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01675