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to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment
1713/05/08
Bayeuse, Thomas, fl. 1713
Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00957
to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer
1713/05/19
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
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
to Robert Livingston re: government affairs
1713/05/15
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.
GLC03107.00959
to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston to send beer and biskett
1713/05/13
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...
GLC03107.00960
to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again
1713/05/20
Livingston, John
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...
GLC03107.00961
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
1713/05/29
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00962
to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Boston
1713/06/01
John relates news of his and his sister Jo[h]anna's health, complains of an attack of gout, and awaits news and payment of money from Britain.
GLC03107.00963
to Robert Livingston re: news of her arrival in Boston
Jo[h]anna informs her father of her arrival in Boston where she has met her sister and fallen ill.
GLC03107.00964
to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks
1713/06/13
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00965
Record of goods shipped to New London
1713/05/16
Marsh, William, fl. 1713
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...
GLC03107.00966
to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor
1713/04/16
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...
GLC03107.00967
to Robert Livingston re: request for a present and some letters
1713/04/14
Jo[h]anna asks her father to send her brother a present of some bacon, and mentions that Madam Winthrop would like a letter from him, as she has not received one since the death of her daughter, Mary. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00968
to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother
Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00969
to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money
1713/04/13
Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00970
to Robert Livingston re: anticipation for the arrival of Gov. Nicholson
Borland, John, 1660-1727
Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of a letter from Borland, 6 January 1713, Boston, [Mass.] Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00971
to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence
1713/04/11
Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.
GLC03107.00972
to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson
1713/04/09
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
to Robert Livingston re: request for a slave and indentures
8 April 1713
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Gilbert Livingston dated April 8, 1713. Expresses to his father that he would send him an enslaved person and to assist him in retaining a young palatin boy as a servant. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00974
1713/04/02
A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.
GLC03107.00975
to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business
1713/03/28
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.
GLC03107.00976
to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: update of affairs
1713/03/03
John informs his brother of his business in New London and the health of their relations. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00977
to Robert Livingston re: update of business and accounts
1713/04
GLC03107.00978
to Robert Livingston re: construction of a galley
1713/03/27
Gilbert states that there are plans to build a galley if they can find the support and encouragement to do so. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00979
to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter
1713/03/24
Meech, Thomas, fl. 1713
Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00980
1713/03/21
Van Bergen, Gerrit, fl. 1713
GLC03107.00981
1713/03
Salisbury, Fr., fl. 1713-1725
GLC03107.00982
1713/03/19
John expresses his hope that Gov. Nicholson will arrive soon, and states his plan to move back home for a while and settle his business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00983
to Robert Livingston re: waiting for Margaret Vetch
1713/03/17
Jo[h]anna explains that she is waiting for Margaret to arrive in Boston, but offers to return home immediately if her family desires it. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00984
1713/03/14
Wessels, Dirck, fl. 1713-1717
GLC03107.00985
Account ledger [in Dutch]
1713/03/04
GLC03107.00986
"List of small Debts owing at Sopus and Dutchess County"
1713/02/24
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Below the list of debts, Livingston appoints his son Gilbert as his attorney to resolve the debts.
GLC03107.00987
to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714
The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...
GLC03107.00988
to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay
1713/02/23
Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00989
Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]
1713/02/20
GLC03107.00990
to Robert Livingston re: departure for Kingston
Baggs, Andrew, fl. 1712-1713
GLC03107.00991
to Robert Livingston re: estate of Dr. George Lockhart
1713/02/16
Anderson, William, fl. 1713
Anderson explains how the executors of Dr. Lockhart's estate are having difficulty finding his papers, and therefore need the assistance of Livingston, who was Commissary of Albany during Lockhart's service. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00992
to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston
1713/02/11
Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...
GLC03107.00993
to Robert Livingston re: items left at Livingston's home
1713/02/08
Blackham, Jacob, fl. 1713
Blackwell asks Livingston if he may retrieve some items that his wife left at Livingston's home a few months ago. The letter is followed by a statement by Jacob Timerman, who acknowledges receiving the goods from Livingston in Blackwell's name....
GLC03107.00994
to Robert Livingston re: travel to Boston
1713/01/25
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
Vetch expresses his hope that Jo[h]anna Livingston will remain in Boston until his wife Margaret is ready to travel there in the spring. He also mentions that he anxiously awaits news from abroad, as there is "a mighty ferment in the nation still...
GLC03107.00995
to Johanna Livingston re: hopes of seeing her sister in Boston
1713/01/24
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
Also contains ALS from Samuel Vetch to Jo[h]anna Livingston in which Vetch apoligizes that his wife missed Jo[h]anna earlier that year, and he hopes that they may meet in Boston in the Spring. Both send their sympathies for the death of Mary...
GLC03107.00996
Receipt of excise money from Robert Livingston
1713/01/21
Cuyler, John, fl. 1700-1713
GLC03107.00997
to Robert Livingston re: the death of his wife Mary
1713/01/19
John expresses sorrow over the loss of his wife, and informs his parents that he has sent them 2 rings, which he prays they will accept. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00998
to Robert Livingston re: desire to return home
1713/01/18
Jo[h]anna discusses the death of Mary Winthrop and funeral preparations; and expresses a strong desire to return home. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00999
to Robert Livingston re: business accounts
1713/01/06
Borland discusses outstanding financial matters that need attention. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01000
Receipt
1713/01/07
Van Solsberge, Hendrick, fl. 1713-1722
GLC03107.01001
to Robert Livingston re: meeting with the Superiors
1713/01/15
Phillip tells Robert that the "Superiors" have excused his father's absence at a meeting in exchange for a turkey and some wine, which Philip has arranged to give them. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01002
to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child
1713/01/05
Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...
GLC03107.01003
to Robert Livingston re: trade and business
Sailes, Hugh, fl. 1713
Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01004
Beckman, John, fl. 1713
GLC03107.01005
to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods
1713/01/02
Schuyler, Philip, 1666-1724
Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01006
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