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Account of Robert Livingston

P.1 is an account of sales from the Sloop. P.2 is ALS from Edmund Knight, in which he informs Livingston of how he has handled his account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01511

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01512

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01513

"The Whole Debt of the Colony"

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01514

Receipt of bill from William Burnet

Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.

GLC03107.01515

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01516

to Robert Livingston re: goods shipped on the Sloop Caledonia

Van Horne informs Livingston of the goods that have arrived on the Sloop Caledonia, who the goods have been sold to, and at what price. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01517

to Robert Livingston re: gratitude for advice

Bampfeild discusses some matters concerning Philip and Gilbert Livingston, and then thanks Livingston for suggestions regarding his dismissal by the Assembly on charges of neglect.

GLC03107.01518

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01519

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston held this account with both van Dam and Samuell Bayard.

GLC03107.01520

to Robert Livingston re: Gilbert Livingston's report

Bampfeild writes that he has procured a second report regarding Gilbert Livingston, and that a decision regarding Philip Livingston's commission will have to wait until the Lords of Treasury meet again. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01521

to James Ogilby re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01522

to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French

Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01523

Fragment

GLC03107.01524

to Robert Livingston re: threat of war with Indians

Philip writes of some violent attacks by Indians and the need to fortify in case of a war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01525

Receipt of money for the account of John Nicolls

Also signed by John Nicolls.

GLC03107.01526

to Robert Livingston re: permission for Livingston to have bills of exchange

Haskoll informs Livingston that his Excellency has stated that Livingston may have the bills of exchange.

GLC03107.01527

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01528

to Robert Livingston re: promise to send bills

Haskoll promises to send Livingston's bills to his Excellency.

GLC03107.01529

to Robert Livingston re: forwarding a packet

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01530

"Invoyce of Merchand[ise] laden on board the Sloop Endeavour"

Knight included an account of Livingston's sales, followed by an ALS by Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01531

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01532

to Robert Livingston re: repairs for the county jail

Robert writes that he has informed the judge and Attorney General that his father is not responsible for damage to the county jail, and is in fact interested in helping with the repairs.

GLC03107.01533

Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

Thomas Thong accepts payment for the account of Robert Livingston on behalf of his deceased father, Walter Thong.

GLC03107.01534

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of goods to be shipped to Livingston

Nicolls informs Livingston that he has just received soap and various medical items that he will ship to Livingston shortly. Part of address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01535

to Robert Livingston re: death of Aunt Cortlandt

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01536

Account of Robert Livingston

Stephen Bayard signed for the receipt of the account.

GLC03107.01537

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: New Year's brief

John sends his grandparents his best wishes for the new year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01538

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: [in Latin]

Philip Livingston's son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, sends his grandparents a letter in Latin, and signs it "Petrus V.B. Livingstonus." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01539

to Robert Livingston re: conflict with Indians

Philip expresses frustration with the reluctance of the government to take the threat of an Indian attack seriously. He believes that if the 5 Nations become involved in a conflict with the French and their Indian allies, then the entire colony will...

GLC03107.01540

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01541

to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on...

GLC03107.01542

to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

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

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

GLC03107.01545

to Robert Livingston re: construction of new vessels

Van Horne writes that the new vessels under construction are of the finest materials and should please Livingston. He also informs Livingston of the trade of their provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01546

to Robert Livingston re: fortifications for Albany

Philip writes that he expects the Assembly to vote on fortifying Albany, and expresses his opinion that stone is their best option. He asks his father to write back with his views on the matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01547

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.01548

to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French

Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01549

to Robert Livingston re: news of good health

GLC03107.01550

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01140

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's position in the House

Philip hopes that his father still has many friends in the House so that his business may proceed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01141

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01142

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's success in the assembly

Philip congratulates his father for his new position in the assembly, which will allow him to collect the money due to him. He also gives a favorable opinion of his father's Act to join the Manor of Livingston to the County of Albany, and offers to...

GLC03107.01143

to Robert Livingston re: business and family

John writes of his business and family, and a new house he built near his mills. He also requests that his father write to his mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01144

to Robert Livingston re: sale of the Island at Canastagione

Philip discusses selling the island of Canastagione, and trading operations with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01145

to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01146

to Robert Livingston re: business prospects

John looks forward to returning home to see his parents, and hopes that he may work something out with Great Britain and receive his money and a position. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01147

to Robert Livingston re: order for goods and provisions

Gilbert writes of the flour he has sold, and sends a list of goods that must be sent. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.01148

to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149