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1734/07

Livingston, Hendrick, fl. 1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade

GLC03107.04456

1747/07/15

Note

Title: to Henry Livingston [(?)] re: rent agreement of Michiel Stoppelbeen

The note states that Michiel Stoppelbeen has taken a parcel of land, and notes the rent that he will pay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04457

1734/02/21

Wright, Anthony, fl. 1734

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of power of attorney to Peter Van Brugh Livingston

The document, written and signed by the notary public of London, states that Edward Spear has named Peter Van Brugh Livingston as his attorney. Livingston is therefore expected to retrieve outstanding debts from James Wallace on behalf of Edward Spear.

GLC03107.04458

1735/11/05

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from James Wallace

Peter Van Brugh Livingston acknowledged receipt from James Wallace of a payment due to Edward Spear.

GLC03107.04459

1700/05/11-1700/06/08

Livingston, John

Manuscript

Title: Journal of J[ohn] Livingston's journey from Albany to Boston

The journal gives a daily account of the journey to Boston, including the distance traveled, and where they lodged every night.

GLC03107.04460

1700/09/25

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Vetch re: closer correspondence

John Livingston writes that he agrees with Vetch's sentiments, and would like to enter into a closer correspondence.

GLC03107.04461

1747/07/02

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Arnold M. Donald

Gilbert Livingston confirms labor performed by Arnold M. Donald.

GLC03107.04462

1747/07/02

Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778

Letter

Title: to Gilbert Livingston [(1718-1789)] re: instructions for a journey on a vessel

Gilbert Livingston is given instruction for how he is to conduct a trading voyage on the Sloop Batchelor.

GLC03107.04463

1788/09/13

Sullivan, Stephen (Brown), Alexander, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Alexander Brown

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Alexander Brown for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney.

GLC03107.04465

1789/01/23

Sullivan, Stephen (McCarter), Hugh, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Hugh McCarter

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Hugh McCarter for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney. Hugh McCarter signed with his mark.

GLC03107.04466

1801/07

New York Supreme Court

Manuscript document

Title: Law suit brought against John G. Johnson by William Shaw

The document states that William Shaw and his attorney John Patterson have charged John G. Johnson with the crime of trespass. It also explains the New York Supreme Court's decision in the matter, and how Johnson is expected to repair for his crime. The document is incomplete

GLC03107.04467

1807/12/22

Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808

Letter signed

Title: to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468