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to Robert Livingston re: journey to Great Britain

John informs his father that the vessel he is to travel on has been fitted with goods sufficient to ransom it should it be taken at some point during the voyage; and he requests that Robert look after his wife (Mary Wintrhop) while he is away. John...

GLC03107.00861

to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast

Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in...

GLC03107.00862

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins

Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that...

GLC03107.00866

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of furs and provisions

Gilbert informs his father that provisions such as rum and animal furs have arrived, and mentions the price at which he intends to sell them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00867

to Robert Livingston re: charge for goods ordered by Livingston

Jay has sent Livingston such items as iron and steel and requests that Livingston make the payment soon. He also informs Livingston of the death of both Coll. Bayard and his wife. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00868

to Robert Livingston re: shipment of candles and wax

Boudinot informs Livingston of the amount of wax that has been credited to his account as well as the price and quantity of candles that he has shipped to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00869

Authorization for Alida Livingston to manage the estate during Robert's absence

GLC03107.00874

to Robert Livingston re: concerns regarding French and Indians

Joanna expresses concern regarding the presence of French spies among the Indians, and accounts for goods that her husband ordered her to send to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00876

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf. Also contains AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.00881

to Robert Livingston re: money and provisions

DeLancey tells Livingston who he should appeal to for money, and notes that Livingston should not depend on him for a supply of wheat. He also expresses satisfaction over the smooth distribution of their deceased grandmother's estate. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00884

List of various goods

List of various items, including shifts, sheets, and other personal goods, preceeded by a title in Dutch.

GLC03107.00891

"Words in Cast's letter of R.L."

Fragment of a letter written by John Cast in French, followed by an English translation. Cast describes a matter between Livingston and "the Generall," and states his belief that the Generall will not make a decision based upon the information...

GLC03107.00894

Order for supplies

List of items such as soap and tobacca needed to supply Collins' men.

GLC03107.00895

to Robert Livingston re: news of his family and his affairs

John states that he has just returned from a long and dangerous voyage, and now awaits the arrival of Generall Nicholson every day. His wife is very ill and unlikely to recover, while his sisters Margaret and Hannah appear to be well. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00900

"Posts on the Genl. Journall for goods sold out of the shop upon Trust . . .

from the 18 of march 1711/12 to the first of march 1713/14."

GLC03107.00901

to Robert Livingston re: attacked by Indians

John describes an attack made by Indians, and then asks his father to speak to Govr. Hunter regarding a financial matter with Capt. [Wimes].

GLC03107.00909

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00918

to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition

Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...

GLC03107.00919

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00927

Account of Johannes Spoor

Quarkenboss requests that Spoor pay the owed amount to Robert Livingston of Clermont.

GLC03107.00934

to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins

Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.

GLC03107.00940

Sworn testimony of Robert Livingston regarding Mr. Russell

In the testimony, Livingston swears that in 1710 he took a man named Mr. Russell with him to his Manor, at the request of James due Pre. During the course of the journey, it became clear that Mr. Russell was "delirious & out of his Right Senses,"...

GLC03107.00943

Account of Robert Livingston

Pickar requests that Livingston examine the account that he has enclosed and compare it to his own.

GLC03107.00951

to Robert Livingston re: completion of delivery and shipment

Berry states that he has delivered some bills and papers for Livingston, and that he has shipped the druggat.

GLC03107.00953

to Robert Livingston re: government affairs

Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.

GLC03107.00959