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to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children

Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.

GLC03107.01012

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...

GLC03107.01013

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....

GLC03107.01014

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed...

GLC03107.01015

Account of Robert Livingston

Account for the grinding of wheat and other grains.

GLC03107.01016

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on...

GLC03107.01017

to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...

GLC03107.01019

to Robert Livingston re: offer to attend to Livingston's business

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01020

to Robert Livingston re: friendly regards to the family

Collins refers to Livingston as his brother, and writes of his and his wife's desire to see the family.

GLC03107.01021

to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01023

to Robert Livingston re: inquiry regarding Moses Winthworth

John explains how he received a request from a Mr. Winthworth, whose son Moses is currently stationed on a man or warr, to have his son returned to him. John therefore asks that his father speak to Capt. Van Brugg on his behalf in order to assist Mr...

GLC03107.01024

to Robert Livingston re: assured virtue of Elizabeth Knight

John questions his parents' hesitation regarding his desire to marry Elizabeth Knight, and again invites them to make an inquiry into her background. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01025

to Robert Livingston re: conterfeit money

Jamison states that he has some letters for Livingston that he will send by the next post in August. He also notes that their bills of credit have been counterfeited, and the perpetrator is thought to be a jeweler from Boston. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01026

to Uncle Robert Livingston re: death of Coll. Schuyler's wife

The letter comes from Robert Livingston's nephew, Robert Junior, who asks that Robert and Alida Livingston attend the funeral of Coll. Schuyler's wife. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01027

"A Catalogue of Books belonging to Robt. Livingston Junior in the Custody . . .

. . . of Archbald Johnsone of the Middle Temple." This is followed by "A Catalogue of a parsell of Books to be bought by Mr. Robt. Hackshaw for Robt. Livingston Junr."

GLC03107.00889

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00835

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00836

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00837

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00838

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00839

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00840

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00841

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00842

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00843

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00844

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00845

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00846

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00847

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00848

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00849

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00850

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00851

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00852

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00853

to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions

Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the...

GLC03107.00854

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

In a brief letter Borland discusses the current state of Livingston's account and gives some news of Coll Vetch and his family. Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of Livingston's account with Borland. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00855

to John Borland re: order for payment to Robert Livingston

ANS on p.2 from Robert Livingston to John Borland. Livingston requests that the contents of the bill be credited to his own account.

GLC03107.00856

to Robert Livingston re: assistance with money and provisions

DeLancey promises to assist Livingston in whatever way he can by supplying him with what money and provisions he can spare. He also remarks on the government's weak response to the hard times they are all facing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00857

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions

Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as...

GLC03107.00858

Account of wheat

List of individuals and the amount paid to them with this wheat.

GLC03107.00859

to Capt. [Wessell ten Bruk] re: [in Dutch]

Contains a second ANS [in Dutch] of 11 March 1711 from Robert Livingston to Major Wessells.

GLC03107.00860

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: unpaid bills of Jaques Fonteyn and William Shackerly

Bayard informs Livingston that he has not been able to collect payment from Fonteyn and Shackerly for beer that Livingston sold to them, as the two men claim that the beer was not "saylable." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00863

to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure...

GLC03107.00864

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00865

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

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Palatins

Robert Jr. requests that his father travel to the Manor in order to assist with the settlement of Palatins and the marking of boundaries. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00870

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00871

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00872

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00873

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

GLC03107.00874

to John Cast re: a visit from his Excellency

Clarke informs Cast that "his Excllency" will visit the Manor shortly in order to "learn who those people are that infuse these ill notions into the peoples heads." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00875

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: request for Livingston's presence in Albany

Livingston's relations, (John Schuyler, John Collins, Phillip van Corlandt, Geertrayd van Cortlandt, and Phillip Schuyler), request that he travel to Albany in order to help them settle accounts and finish the sale of a plantation. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00877

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

GLC03107.00878

to Robert Livingston re: baking [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00879

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of the Governor

Robert expresses his hope that his father has already sent his business to the Manor so that it will reach them before the Governor arrives. He also promises to look after his father's business in his absence.

GLC03107.00880

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

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

GLC03107.00881

to Robert Livingston re: request for an answer to enclosed letters

Sharpe forwards two letters from Bristol and requests that Livingston respond by the 28 of May, which is when the boat is due to return. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00882

to Robert Livingston re: letters from the Royal Anne Pacquett

Sharpas enclosed letters from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00883

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

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00885

Account of the squadron gone to Canada

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

GLC03107.00886

Account of Capt. Johannes Mingall [in Dutch]

Account of Capt. Mingall beginning 10 March 1712. P.2 contains a statement dated 14 January 1719, which appears to be a settlement of the account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00887

"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .

. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."

GLC03107.00888

Petition to John Nanfan and the Honorable Council

Livingston requests that Nanfan and the Council examine his public accounts, which reveal the amount of debt Livingston has accrued in the public service. He then asks that Nanfan and the Council testify to the truth of his grievances, and...

GLC03107.00890

List of various goods

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

GLC03107.00891

to Robert Livingston re: charges against Palatines

Smyth writes to say that "an example will be made of those Palatines who Robbed Mr. Bagges," and requests that Livingston send him an account or order in connection with the affair. He also sends news of the death of Mr. Broughton. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00892

Resolution of the Justices of Albany

Resolution states that all inhabitants of Albany are required to break up the snow on any roads or paths leading in and out of city. Document is "A True Copy."

GLC03107.00893

to Robert Livingston re: payment of wagganers

Gilbert seeks his father's assistance in working out the payment of the "ryders" and "wagganers" of an expedition. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00896

to Robert Livingston re: meeting to share the "flaw"

Wood informs Livingston that William Weid has employed someone to survey the "flaw," and requests that Livingston meet with them to share it out, or he will otherwise lose it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00897

to Robert Livingston re: a letter from Livingston's son

Baggs forwards a letter from Livingston's son, and requests that Livingston send him a letter from Mr. Cast. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00898

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00899

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: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00902

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00903

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00904

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00905

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00906

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00907

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00908

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

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of Robert Livingston with his son, Philip, from March 1712 to 2 June 1713. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00910

Account of Robert Livingston: taxes and reparations

GLC03107.00911

to Robert Livingston re: possibility or war, conflict at sea

Jamison explains how Parliament is currently divided over the issue of going to war, and states that some man of wars have already arrived in Amerca. He also talks describes a violent conflict where a ship was taken for ransom, and some men were...

GLC03107.00912

"Account of wheat bought by the following persons for my father Robert . . .

. . . Livingston."

GLC03107.00913

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00914

to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war

Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00915

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00916

to Governor Hunter re: decision to reprimand the Assembly

The Justices wrote the letter in response to a dispute between the Councill and the Assembly of New York regarding the "amending of money Bills." In the letter, the Justices find in favor of the Councill, as they charge the Assembly with "a...

GLC03107.00917

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: fear of attacks from French and Indians

John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and...

GLC03107.00920