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1701/06/17

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: news of his venture with Samuel Vetch

John sends news of his health and his cargo of wool and Rum, which is carried on the ship jointly owned by John Livingston and Samuel Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00611

1699/03/26

Schuyler, fl. 1699

Manuscript document

Title: Account sheet re: Beer purchased from Col. Schuyler

Account of debts and credits from 12 May 1697 to 6 March 1700.

GLC03107.00370

1694/11/02

Jacobs, Cornelius, fl. 1694

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account sheet re: costs for voyage of Briganteen Orange

Detailing the construction costs and cost of shipping goods on the voyage of the Briganteen Orange. Includes such items as labor, nails, rum, sugar, etc.

GLC03107.00261

1694/03/25-1695/10/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Excise at Albany

Record of accounts in Albany. Also records the amount of rum expended in certain households, and outstanding debts and credits.

GLC03107.00244

1943/03/09

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam re: opposition to prohibition

Signed as President on White House stationery. Written as a follow-up to meeting with Methodist bishops.

GLC02793.085

1791/01/19

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: invoice for Madeira wine

Same as GLC 2794.012, except this copy contains the invoice lacking in GLC 2794.012. Including two letters from John M. Pintard re: an invoice for wine shipped to George Washington. Lacks 7 December 1790 fragment included in GLC 2794.012. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.013

1706/03/15

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Invoice of goods mark'd and numbered . . .

. . . shipt on board the Unity William Patience Commander." With accompanying invoice dated 13 April 1706. Goods invoiced include fabric, thread, and wine.

GLC03107.00758

1706/05/11

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of expenses travelling to and from London

A bill for food items such as brandy and lamb.

GLC03107.00781

1712/11/05

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph document signed

Title: "Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .

. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."

GLC03107.00942

1713/05/19

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer

Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00958

1713/05/13

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston to send beer and biskett

Jo[h]anna questions her father as to why he has not yet sent the desired goods, and implores him to do so with haste. She then discusses her plans to return home soon, and expresses disappointment with her mother and father for their sparse correspondence.

GLC03107.00960

1713/05/20

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again

John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be decent, and asks that his father oblige him with his blessing.

GLC03107.00961

1713/05/16

Marsh, William, fl. 1713

Manuscript document signed

Title: Record of goods shipped to New London

First part of the document is a record of the beer and biscuit shipped by Livingston to New London, and signed by William Marsh. This is followed by a note acknowledging receipt of the goods in New London, dated 16 May 1713, and signed by J Shakinmaple. Document marked as a true copy, and was addressed to Robert Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00966

1713/04/16

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor

John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00967

1713/04/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00973

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

1774/10/03

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice for Robert Cambridge Livingston

A sizeable portion of the document is missing due to damage. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, leather, brandy, and oysters.

GLC03107.03311

1764/05/14

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.03012

[1723/01/13]

Smithsen, Anthony, fl. 1723-1726

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01544

1741/04/18

Yeomans, & Escott, fl. 1741

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s goods

Yeomans & Escutt inform Robert, Jr. that they have sold his wine and pipes, and mention that shipping rice would not be profitable at the moment. Marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02616

1741/05/09

Yeomans

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the death of Mr. Escott

Mr. Yeomans writes that he has not disposed of Robert, Jr.'s wine as requested, and explains that he has been unable to due to the sudden death of his business partner Mr. Escott. He requests that Robert, Jr. inform their acquaintances in New York of the untimely death. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02619

1752/02/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of trade and markets

Peter gives an account of the state of different markets in the West Indies and elsewhere, and how rum and flour seem to be selling. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02840