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"Invoice of Sundryes Sent up with my Sloop for the Store vist."

Items on the invoice include pork, calico, rum, and molasses.

GLC03107.02848

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extortion case

William explains that he needs Robert, Jr. to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02852

Receipt of payment for stones for Robert Livingston, Jr.'s furnace

GLC03107.02853

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

GLC03107.02854

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855

"Account Sales of Thirty Tons Pig Iron recived from New York p[er] . . .

. . . Sloop Lydia Capt: Fisher on Acct: of Robert Livingston, Esqr of Manor of Livingston"

GLC03107.02856

Account of Jacob Bladtner

GLC03107.02857

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

to Charles DeWitt re: plan to catch vandals

James Elliott relays a plan to catch some people vandalizing a fence on the Manor.

GLC03107.02859

to the Coroner of Hampshire re: order for the arrest of 2 men from Taghkanic

J. Williams, Clerk, commands the Coroner of Hampshire to arrest Robert and Johannis Van Deusen so that they may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Springfield. The two men have been accused of trespassing Josiah Loomis's land at...

GLC03107.02860

"Account of Damge done by Joseph Pain and his Company . . .

. . . to Robt. Livingston Junr Esqr in the month of July 1753" The account records charges for damage done to trees, and other expenses incurred from the action.

GLC03107.02861

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Brusie swears to remember that "Robert Livingston Esqr. the Original Patentee of the Mannor of Livingston Deceased, was in possession of the said Manor and in particular that part...

GLC03107.02862

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, William Williams declares: "That at several times dureing the life time of the late Phillip Livingston Esqr. Deceased he has heard Josiah Loomis Declare that he held the Lands which he...

GLC03107.02863

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Thomis Loomis declares: "That about five Years agoe he heard his Brother Josiah Loomis declare that he held & possessed a Farm at Taghkanick by Leave of Philip Livingston Deceased, and...

GLC03107.02864

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jeremiah Muller declares that the land known as Taghkanic was in the possession of Robert Livingston, the first proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, over 60 years ago. He further...

GLC03107.02865

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Ebenezer Loomis states that he remembers that the late Philip Livingston allowed his brother Josiah Loomis to build a house and farm upon the land called Taghkanic. He also notes that...

GLC03107.02866

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Francis Salisbury states that the late Robert Livingston was the first patentee of the Manor of Livingston over 60 years ago, and that the land has remained in the possession of his...

GLC03107.02867

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Leendert Konyn states that he has lived on the Manor of Livingston since the age of ten, and has always been aware that the land first belonged to the late Robert Livingston, the first...

GLC03107.02868

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Timothy Conner states that "Josiah Loomis told him that he had then lately agreed with Robert Livingston, Junr. Esqr. present Lord of the Manor of Livingston, to remove of from the...

GLC03107.02869

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jacob Decker and James Forder state that "Josiah Loomis told these Deponents that he had agreed with Robert Livingston Junr Esquire to plant Indian Corne on a Farm at Taghknaick for the...

GLC03107.02870

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Matthias Van Deusen declares that "the place called Taghkanick now lies and has been as long as this Deponent can remember in the County of Albany and within the Province of New York."...

GLC03107.02871

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Coenraadt Rosman declares that he "was told by Josiah Loomis that he the said Josiah had obtaind Leave of Robert Livingston Junr. Esquire to plant Summer grain on a Farm at Taghkanick...

GLC03107.02872

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Charels DeWitt declares that the late Philip Livingston rented a piece of land in Taghkanic to Josiah Loomis. He further states that he informed Loomis of Robert Livingston, Jr.' s...

GLC03107.02873

Response to accusations of trespassing

Robert and Johannis Van Deusen state that the site on which their alleged act of trespass took place was a tract of land that had been seized from Robert Livingston, Jr. Robert Van Deusen signed the statement with his mark. Pages 2 and 3 are...

GLC03107.02874

Accounts

The account records transactions with different individuals at different times from 1753-1785.

GLC03107.02875

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending their title to the Manor

William regrets that he has no favorable news regarding their boundary dispute with Boston. He warns Robert, Jr. of the possible treachery of Mr. Hutchinson, and outlines a letter concerning the Livingston's claims to the Manor that Robert, Jr...

GLC03107.02876

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prepare for a trial against trespassers

Stevenson encloses the tax list for the Manor, and notes that it has been a poor winter due to a lack of fire wood. He also informs Robert, Jr. that they will have to prepare for a trial against the men accused of trespassing on the Manor.

GLC03107.02877

Promise to deliver winter wheat to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jan and William Hallenbeek promise to deliver to Robert Livingston, Jr. a quantity of "good merchantable winter wheat."

GLC03107.02878

Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace

GLC03107.02879

"Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of pig iron

Dwight apologizes for asking for more pig iron before paying for last year's shipment, but explains that it would be a great waste if his iron works sat idle for an entire year. He promises to give security for any iron Robert, Jr. ships, and swears...

GLC03107.02881

to Alida Livingston re: expecting the birth of a child

Alida tells her grandmother how much she desires news from her and the rest of the family. She also notes that her daughter is doing well, and that she will have a little brother very shortly.

GLC03107.02363

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02364

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02365

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02366

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02367

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02368

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02369

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02370

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02371

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02372

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02373

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02374

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02375

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02376

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02377

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02378

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02379

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02380

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02381

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02382

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02383

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02384

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02385

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02386

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02387

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02388

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02389

to Robert Livingston re: Philip Livingston [in French]

As a part of his education, Philip Livingston spent a year in the Huegenot community of New Rochelle to learn to read and write French. Related to GLC03107.01.00574. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02390

to Philip Livingston re: bad trading bargain

Douglas sends Philip an invoice for some damnified goods, but notes that some advantage may be extracted from the "bad bargain." He therefore hopes that Philip might give him the balance in either bread or flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02391

to Philip Livingston re: expecting a fleet

Douglas asks Philip to communicate some trading decisions to him as soon as possible since he hourly expects the arrival of a fleet of ships. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02392

Address to Queen Anne of England [rough draft]

The Lieutenant Governor, Council, and General Assembly of New York address the Queen to acquaint her with the preparations they have made for the expedition to reduce Canada; and also to inform her of any necessary repairs and assistance. They state...

GLC03107.02393

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of duffels to Robert Livingston

Douglas asks Philip to inform him if Robert Livingston received his duffels, and if so how many coats it made, and how many yards of fabric went into each coat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02394

to Philip Livingston re: trading and accounts with John Borland

Douglas acknowledges that Philip sold his blankets and duffels, and explains that since he has not yet received any returns from the sale, he has taken the liberty of withdrawing money from John Borland on Philip's account. He therefore requests...

GLC03107.02395

to Philip Livingston re: trading and accounts with John Borland

Copy of GLC03107.01.02395. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02396

to Philip Livingston re: decision to join the expedition to Canada

Douglas writes that he sold some shroud to Philip's father and sister, and he suggests that Philip sell their blankets and duffel to the Commissioners in charge of the upcoming expedition to Canada. He also notifies Philip of his decision to...

GLC03107.02397

to Philip Livingston re: payment made to soldiers

Sprat writes to inform Philip of what soldiers have received payment, and also includes a list of those soldier's indebted to Philip. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02398

to Philip Livingston re: acceptance of goods for bills of credit

DeLancey writes that he accepts Philip's offer to take goods for the bills of credit in the hands of Phillip Schuyler. He notes that he will not touch the bills until Philip has received a quantity of goods equalling the full amount of the bills....

GLC03107.02399

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of bad beaver furs

DeLancey writes that the beaver furs Philip sent him were underweight and of poor quality, and notes that he thought Philip knew better than to select such poor specimins. He states that Philip's credit is well settled, so that he may command of...

GLC03107.02400

to Philip Livingston re: bad beaver furs

DeLancey writes that he values Philip's business, but the furs he sent are of such poor quality that he will not be able to sell most of them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02401

to Philip Livingston

Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02402

to Philip Livingston re: financial transactions with Peter Schuyler

It appears that the lower portion of the document, containing the address leaf, was removed.

GLC03107.02403

to Philip Livingston re: death of his wife Mary Winthrop

John writes of the death of his wife, who departed with "satesfackion and asseurence for a Better." He also mentions business concerns, and hopes that General Nicholson arrives with money for them in the near future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02404

to Philip Livingston re: business with Coll. Whiting

John writes that he plans to travel to Albany in the Fall, and hopes to receive Philip's money from Coll. Whiting, but fears that it may prove difficult. He also wishes Philip a good journey to Canada. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02405

Writ for the trial of William Rogers in the Court of Common Pleas

Philip Livingston orders the city of Albany to take William Rogers, if he may be found, and bring him before the Court of Common Pleas so that he may answer to charges of trespassing brought against him by Thomas Mackbath.

GLC03107.02406

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02407

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02408

to Philip Livingston re: Gert Schuyler's house

Robert writes that Gert Schuyler turned his house over to him, and asks if Philip would help him sell the place. He congratulates Philip on the birth of a son, and notes that he has not recieved his salary from the Governor. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.02409

to Philip Livingston re: order for 3 packs of good beaver

Cuyler desires Philip to ask Stephanis Groesbeen if he is able to send down the 3 packs of good beaver he requested. If Groesbeen is not able to, Cuyler asks Philip to procure them himself and send them quickly. Philip writes in a note at the...

GLC03107.02410

to Philip Livingston re: Joh Vischer's money

Cuyler apologizes for some confusion regarding the payment of Jon Vischer's money, and also includes payment for the 2 packs of beaver that Philip sent him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02411

Receipt of payment from Philip Livingston

Vischer acknowledges receipt of payment from Philip for the beaver he purchased for Henry Cuyler.

GLC03107.02412

to Philip Livingston and David Schuyler re: recognizances and commissions

Bradford writes that he has sent 8 dozen and 8 recognizances for letting the excise.

GLC03107.02413

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of rum

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02414

to Philip Livingston re: request for help procuring cattle

Robert writes that he desires 20 cattle for the Spring, and asks Philip if he will speak to a man from New England that has particularly good livestock. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02415

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02416

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02417

to Philip Livingston re: receipt of goods from Cornelius Schermerhorn

Robert writes that he received his goods after much delay. He also asks that Philip send him wine, sugar, and leather. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02418

to Philip Livingston re: trade

Robert asks Philip to recieve of Adrian Quackeboss the year's rent, and also requests that he bring some loose wampum for his mother. He notes that he was delayed in dispatching his sloop this year, and consequently has not received any money from...

GLC03107.02419

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02420

to Philip Livingston re: request to send accounts of Mr. Schuyler & Mr. Pachcco

Cuyler asks Philip to send him some accounts so that he may find out what payments must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02421

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02422

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02423

to Philip Livingston re: Alida Livingston's health

Robert writes that Alida is extremely ill with a cough that they have not been able to cure. He also discusses some payments that need to be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02424

to Philip Livingston re: the Mayor's indisposition

Robert writes that the Mayor is severely ill, and discusses some trading business. He also notes that he has had an indifferent reception by the city of Albany and the church.

GLC03107.02425

to Philip Livingston re: request for payment of account

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02426

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02427

to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02428