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1724/05/24

Cruger, Henry, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Aunt van Brugh and Aunt van Deesen

GLC03107.01589

1724/09/03

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: travel to Albany

Robert of Clermont requests that his nephew travel to Albany, as his mother and grandmother have just arrived there.

GLC03107.01610

1724/12/21

Cruger, Henry, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Cruger writes that he plans to sail for the coast of Guinea in three weeks, and that he would like to see Robert and his family. He also informs Robert of the death of Coll. Prevoost.

GLC03107.01619

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

1714/04/21

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

1714/05/03

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

1714/06/07

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

1711/03/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 also mentions some disagreements with his father-in-law and their involvement in a legal dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00861

1717/10/08

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

1717/10/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

1717/10/15

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain

Margaret writes of news that Samuel Vetch has been superceeded in his position at Annapolis Royall. Due to Samuel's failure to write to her, she has resolved to travel to him in England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01191

1717/10/21

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel

Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01192

1717/10/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany

Philip congratulates his father on his receipt of money from the Assembly, asks him for help purchasing the excise of Albany, and asks for news of Margaret Vetch's voyage to London.

GLC03107.01194

1717/11/04

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America

Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01197

1717/11/20

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: suffering from gout

John describes how he has been stricken with a most painful case of gout, and that he has concocted his own medicine to ease the pain. He also apologizes for having to postpone a visit due to illness, and explains some business conducted with his mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01199

1720/09/03

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the propositions of Peter Schuyler

The speaker agrees to renew the covenant on behalf of all 5 Nations, and promises to stop traveling through the southern colonies and upsetting the Christians and Indians that live there. They also state that they will not allow the French Indians to pass through their country to trade. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.02142

1722/09/08

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Letter

Title: to Lieut. Harme Vedder re: commission to travel to the Seneca's country

Burnet appoints Vedder to travel to the Seneca's country with Abraham Schuyler for a period of 12 months, during which time he is to follow all orders and directions given to him. Marked as a copy on the docket.

GLC03107.02149

1722/09/12

The 5 Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the propositions of Governor Spotswood

The 5 Nations agree with the boundaries set around Virginia by Governor Spotswood, and promise not to ever cross them. They also agree to remain at peace with the Virginia Indians, but ask that they leave a stone in their fire as a sign of their passage through the country of the 5 Nations. The Indians thank Governor Spotswood for forgiving their mischievous behavior, and agree to return any runaway enslaved people that cross their path. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.02152

1785/10/03

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589