1714/01/04

Van Loon, Albert, fl. 1714-1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of tax money from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01037

1714/01/13

Van Loon, J., fl. 1714

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of money from Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01038

1714/01/25

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: caution regarding G.N.

Vetch instructs Livingston to be cautious when dealing with G.N. [Governor Nicholson], who is an enemy to Governor Hunter, and determined to work against Livingston in the matter with the palatines.

GLC03107.01043

1713/12/28

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to warn Livingston of Nicolson's hostility toward Livingston and Governor Hunter, and also explains his own conflicts with the man. Vetch also indicates that Nicolson is not interested in sorting out Livingston's account with the palatines, and expresses his hope that Livingston will not have to travel to Great Britain in order to get his money.

GLC03107.01045

1714/01/01

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

John writes to warn his father of Governor Nicholson, who he believes has come to America to save the Queen money and delay all payments. He therefore regrets that Livingston may encounter a great deal of trouble in receiving the money due to him. John also writes of his own conflicts with Governor Hunter, and mentions that there is a great deal of illness in Boston at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01047

1714/02/15

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

John reiterates his warning that Governor Nicholson will only delay payments, and he cautions his father not to give him any papers. John discusses the payments that he is due as well, and mentions plans to travel to Great Britain with Samuel Vetch and John Borland in the near future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01049

1714/03/08

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Livingston re: plans for a meeting before their departure for Britain

Vetch states that he would like to meet with John and father Robert Livingston before their trip to Great Britain. He also discusses the apparent madness of Governor Nicholson.

GLC03107.01053

1714/03/30

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: political affairs

Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01055

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

1714/04/19

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

1714/04/21

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

1714/04/26

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

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

1714/06/07

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

1714/07/17

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01086

1715/01/27

Manuscript document

Title: Names of the new ministry

List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01102

1715/02

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Council of Boston

The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when the most powerful monarch sits on the throne of Great Britain, and pomp and regalia are in such high fashion.

GLC03107.01104

1716/02/29

Van Slyk, Tounis, fl. 1716

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston

Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by a similar testimony given and signed by David Salisbury, 22 March 1716.

GLC03107.01110

1717/03/21

Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate

Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01128

1717/03/27

Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies

Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01132

1717/04/22

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: vote for his father

Philip writes that he voted for his father and hopes that he gets what he wishes from the assembly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01135

1717/04/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: political opposition to Robert Livingston

Philip states that the constables and freeholders of Livingston's manor gave their vote to Robert Livingston, but warns that some representatives aim to keep him out of the House. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01137