1742/09/20

Crooke, Robert, fl. 1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Philip Livingston

GLC03107.02472

1741/09/18

Boyd, William, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of goods shipped to Jamaica from New York

The document lists the amount of goods shipped by different individuals, among them Philip Livingston, and to whom the goods were consigned in Jamaica.

GLC03107.02473

1742/07/01

Crooke, Robert, fl. 1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Sale of flour shipped on the Oswego for the account of Philip Livingston

The document lists who the flour was sold to, the price at which it was sold, and the commission that Crooke took for selling Philip's goods.

GLC03107.02474

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Letter

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Marked as a copy on p.1.

GLC03107.02475

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Original of GLC3107.01.02475. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02476

1743/05/06

Ross, Iaiah, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: land survey

[Ia]iah Ross and John Sacketts invite Philip to join in a survey of land and establishment of boundaries around the Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02477

1743/05/10

Sacketts, John, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: awaiting Philip Livingston to begin the land survey

Sacketts writes that they are all waiting on Philip to begin the survey, and expect to see him very shortly.

GLC03107.02478

1743/05/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Letter

Title: to John Sacketts re: expectation of his surveyor

Philip writes that he has sent for his surveyor, who will not arrive for another week. He therefore suggests that Sacketts begin work on the "Random line" and save the survey of the Manor until the surveyor arrives.

GLC03107.02479

1744/03/29

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: assistance with land survey

Robert requests the Philip and his surveyor travel to the Manor in order to help make some decisions concerning the establishment of boundary lines. He also mentions a dispute with Nicolaus Schuyler over boundary claims, and asks if Philip would question him on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02480

1744/04/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: impatience of the jury

Robert writes that the jury on board the sloop are growing impatient, and he must offer them what accomodation he can. He also requests Philip's attendance at "the view" later that week. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02481

1744/05/04

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Gilbert Adams

P.2 contains a signed statement by Gilbert Adams in which he agrees to pay the outstanding sum to Benajuh Loomis. This is followed by a signed statement by Benajuh Loomis, 5 May 1744, in which he acknowledges receipt of the sum from Gilbert Adams. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02482

1744/12/28

Livingston, Phillip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Extension of Epharim Brown's lease with Philip Livingston

The document outlines the conditions of the extended lease. Signed by both Livingston and Brown.

GLC03107.02483

1746/11/24

Clarke, John, fl. 1743-1746

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Wynant Weber's debt to Philip Livingston

GLC03107.02484

1745/09/12

Wainwright, William, fl. 1745

Document signed

Title: Invoice of rum shipped to Philip Livingston in New York

GLC03107.02485

1749/01/07

D.Witt, Petrus, fl. 1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement with Gerrit Viele to be the black and copper smith

In the document, D.Witt states the he spoke to Gerrit Viele on behalf of Philip Livingston, and Viele has agreed to be the black and copper smith at the Anchoram Iron Works. The document then outlines the terms of Viele's employment.

GLC03107.02486

1749/01/23

D.Witt, Petrus, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: sale and purchase of wheat

D.Witt informs Philip of various business matters on the Manor. He warns Philip that a certain Mr. Hoffman sells his wheat most dishonestly, and strives only to make things difficult for them. D.Witt also notes that the dam at So[d]us is nearly completed, and he advises Philip to employ some German workers to finish the job.

GLC03107.02487

1748/04/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement with Ebenezer Loomis to coal wood

Ebenezer Loomis agrees to coal 2000 corels wood for Philip Livingston at the Ancram Iron Works, in return for a salary from Livingston.

GLC03107.02488

1748/04/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of land to Salomon Schutte

The document outlines the terms of Philip Livingston's lease of a tract of land on the Manor of Salomon Schutte. According to the lease, Schutte is expected to maintain and develop the land in a specified manner, use the Livingston's mill, sell his grain to the Livingston's first, and to perform military service, among a number of other things.

GLC03107.02489

1748/04/19

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land to Hendrick Stiever

Both Livingston and Hendrick Stiever signed the lease.

GLC03107.02490

1748/04/23

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land to Francis Sale

The document outlines the terms and conditions of Livingston's lease to Francis Sale. Both Livingston and Sale signed the lease.

GLC03107.02491

1749/07/05

Banyar, Goldsbrave, fl. 1748-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Wittnesses to Philip Livingston's last will and testament

Banyar declares that Cornelius Clopper, John Richard, and John Clopper appeared before him and swore that they saw Philip Livingston sign his will while he was still alive and of sound mind. They therefore declare that the will dated the 1 July 1748 is the true will of Philip Livingston. This is followed by another statement dated the 5 July 1748 in which Banyar declares that 5 executors of the will of Philip Livingston appeared before him and swore to execute and perform the said will.

GLC03107.02492

1748/07/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament of Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston bequeathed unto his oldest son Robert Junior all lands, tenements, and mills on the Manor, a house in Albany, and his enslaved people and livestock. He notes, however, that if he should die between February and September, Robert is to allow his mother (Catharine Livingston) and the younger children to use to mill to prepare all their wheat and cornell. To his wife, Philip leaves the remainder of his estate, and entrusts her with the education and welfare of their two daughters. Upon Catharine's death, her portion of the estate is to be divided up among the younger sons.…

GLC03107.02493

1724/05/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: French studies at New Rochelle

Philip reminds his son Robert who is studying at New Rochelle, to "mind" his learning, particularly his French, and not to spend his time idle. He forwards his regards to Mr. Marchees, with whom Robert is staying.

GLC03107.02494

1724/06/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02495

1724/08/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: advice for Robert's studies

Philip reminds Robert to mind his studies now, or he will grow to regret it when it is too late to learn. He asks if Philip would like to return to New Rochelle next winter, and if he gets along with his Master and Mistress. Philip also reminds Philip to read the Bible, to send his mother a letter in French, and to send him a letter every week so that he may observe how Robert's hand improves.

GLC03107.02496