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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

1725/08/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians

Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.

GLC03107.01676

1725/08/25

Kip, John, fl. 1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade of powder and cornel

GLC03107.01677

1725/08/25

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Phillip Schuyler re: sale of cornell

GLC03107.01678

1725/08/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Mr. Delancey re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01679

1725/08/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Stephen Delancey re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01680

1725/08/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of deaths

Philip informs his father of the deaths of some individuals known to them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01681

1725/08/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Assembly meeting

Robert Jr. expresses his happiness at hearing that his father is to travel to New York to meet with the Assembly. He also mentions some provisions he has aquired to aid his father's health, and sends his gratitude to his mother for a cow.

GLC03107.01682

1725/09/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Phillip Livingston re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01683

[1725/09/06]

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: Memorandum [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01684

1725/09/06

Santford, Cornelius, fl. 1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Robert purchased molasses, which he is to pay for in butter.

GLC03107.01685

1725/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686