1714/04/06

Inferior Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript document

Title: Action involving Samuel Vetch

Announces that more information will arrive from abroad with instructions on how to continue a matter involving Samuel Vetch. The document is labeled "A Copy from the Minute book" and examined by Samuell Tyler.

GLC03107.01059

1714/04/06

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the malicious acts of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to bid farewell before his departure and to inform Livingston of the malice of Governor Nicholson, who did everything he could to keep Vetch from going to England.

GLC03107.01060

1714/04/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's sloop

Philip writes of a recent sighting of his father's sloop, and expresses his hope that it arrive at the Manor shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01061

1714/04/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of their sloop

Gilbert writes to say that their sloop is safe but headed for the Jerseys. He also mentions the current price of flour, and states his desire to "make an end" with his father's debtors. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01062

1714/04/19

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01063

1714/04/19

Verplank, Philip, fl. 1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's business

Verplank writes to forward copies of papers relating to Samuel Vetch's business. He also mentions that John Borland would like Livingston's opinion regarding a demand made by Governor Nicholson to see Borland's and Capt. Steel's books concerning Vetch's accounts.

GLC03107.01064

1714/04/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the birth of his son John

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01065

1714/04/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: departure of Samuel Vetch

John writes to inform his father of Samuel Vetch's departure, and the lies that Governor Nicholson has told of both of them. He also discusses the state of his business, and asks his father to help him with a loan. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01066

1714

Der Spiegel, H.V., fl. 1714

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Attached to the account sheet is an order to Robert Livingston to pay a sum of money to Joseph Richards, signed H:V: der Spiegel, dated 15 July 1714.

GLC03107.01067

1714/04/24

Der Spiegel, H.V., fl. 1714

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01068

1714/04/26

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Nicholson. According to Samuel and Margaret Vetch, Nicholson broke into their house without a proper warrant, made numerous attempts to prevent Vetch from traveling to England, and unlawfully delayed payment due to Vetch for the maintenance of a garrison at Annapolis Royall. Margaret then asks that her father get Gov. Hunter to intervene on…

GLC03107.01069

1714/04/27

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the madness of the Generall [Nicholson]

John relates an account of the Generall's [Nicholson] mad and irrational behavior that he heard through a Mr. Mackdowell, a man who stayed with John Borland while the Generall was lodged there as well. John states his belief that the Generall belongs in "bedelem." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01070

1714/04/28

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in Dutch]

The name Cornelis Shermerhorn is written at the top of the account sheet.

GLC03107.01071

1714/04/28

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: muster orders

Collins explains how conflicting orders regarding muster rolls have come in from various government officials, which has resulted in a great deal of confusion and frustration. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01072

1714/05/03

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: hopes for Vetch's success in Great Britain

Borland expresses his hope that Vetch meets with some success in Britain, and discusses his own desire to return home as soon as he finds an appropriate moment to absence himself from his duties. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01073

1714/05/03

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1714/05/03

Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1714/05/06

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business matters

Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.

GLC03107.01076

1714/05/06

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

GLC03107.01077

1714/05/25

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1714/05/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer for the house

Philip writes of an offer he received for a house that his father is selling. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01079

1714/06/07

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: arrival in Great Britain

Vetch writes to announce his arrival in Britain. He states that he will address the repayment of Livingston's palatine bills, but notes that there is little hope for the repayment of any public money at the present time.

GLC03107.01080

1714/06/15

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: condition of trees

Hunter announces that he has sent a Mr. Sackel up the river to report on the condition of trees, and asks that Livingston be of assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01081

1714/06/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1714/06/18

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: imprisonment of Mr. Falkonier

Gilbert writes to inform his father that he has arrived at his destination and that Mr. Falkonier has been imprisoned there. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01083