1752/08/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 on address leaf.

GLC03107.02851

1739/03/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: caution regarding debtors

Philip urges his son to collect payment from his debtors as soon as possible, or have them arrested. He expresses displeasure regarding the recent elections in Albany, and notes that he is awaiting a shipment of goods from their vessel the Oswego, now sailing from London.

GLC03107.02571

1750/08/21

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections in New York

John writes that a "Paper warr is declared on the Topick of Elections," and believes that it will be more difficult to form a party now than in the past. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02783

1751/11/25

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Assembly dissolved by order of the Governor

Keteltas asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron moulds, and notes that to everyone's surprise, the Governor just dissolved the Assembly. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02829

1751/11/25

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

John informs Robert, Jr. of a shipment of goods he has recently sent to him, discusses other trading matters, and mentions that the Assembly was dissolved, which should not come as a surprise.

GLC03107.02831

1752/02/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming elections

Philip discusses the candidates who will be running in some upcoming elections.

GLC03107.02838

1713/03/30

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: upcoming elections

Hunter states that a list of candidates for Dutchess County has been compiled, and that Robert Livingston is not excluded from this list. He also assures Livingston that he will be paid shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01008

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

1714/04/19

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

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

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

1717/08/16

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: political foment in England

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01179

1717/11/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

Philip mentions his father's political proceedings, states that he has sold some cattle, and reiterates his desire to purchase the excise of Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01198

1722/10/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Opinion regarding the agent and auditor general of New York

Livingston asks for some serious consideration of the agent and the auditor general, and how they have worked for New York. He notes that from now on, the revenue of the province must only be handled by some one of the King's appointing, and he also expresses his confidence in the abilities of their current agent.

GLC03107.01478

1721/01/28

Williams, Thomas, fl. 1827-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: meeting regarding the Court House

Williams writes that some Justices are not interested in Livingston's opinion regarding the court house because of their dissatisfaction with a law Livingston made some time ago.

GLC03107.01351

1721/02/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his father's "enemies," and discusses his son's illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01360

1721/04/20

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business with the Assembly

Burnet thanks Livingston for all his help, and states his plan to assist Livingston in his matter with the Assembly.

GLC03107.01367

1724/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics

Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how craftily the French deal with that matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01559

1724/04/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade in the region

Philip writes of the circumstances influencing trade in the region, and writes about the proceedings to construct a new jail in Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01564

1724/04/16

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: resignation of the King of Spain

Robert writes that the King of Spain resigned his kingdom in favor of his son Lewis, and that the Duke of Orleans has died, leaving the Duke of Bourbon as the Chief Administrator of affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01568

1724/05/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Cousin Livingston's campaign for Assemblyman

Philip writes of his support for his cousin's bid for Assemblymen, but is skeptical of his chances of winning. Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01575

1724/05/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: excise at Albany

Philip writes of the current excise revenues of Albany, and requests that Robert keep him as a trading partner. He also expresses doubt regarding his cousin's chances in the election, and states that it is becoming increasingly difficult to establish trading relations with the far Indians.

GLC03107.01580

1724/05/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Philip desires news of the New England war, and speculates that his cousin will not win the upcoming election. He also discusses his and Gilbert's commissions, and hopes that they will be settled soon; and describes trading practices with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01587

1724/05/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices

Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good trade with some Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01591