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Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
1716/05
Van Nes, Jan, fl. 1716
Account sheet contains AN by Livingston indicating that he paid the contents of the account on 5 February 1718, Albany.
GLC03107.01108
"List of Debtors drawn out of my Leidger"
1716/01/26
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
GLC03107.01109
Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston
1716/02/29
Van Slyk, Tounis, fl. 1716
Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by...
GLC03107.01110
Account of Myndert Maerseles [in Dutch]
1719/01/16
Document appears to be written by Livingston or his secretary, and also contains the signature of Myndert Maerseles.
GLC03107.01111
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England
1716/08/25
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters...
GLC03107.01112
to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts
1716/12/25
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
Jamison explains that he will make a decision regarding Livingston's accounts, and also sends some news from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01113
Certificate that the Justices of Albany were informed of the county tax
1716
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
GLC03107.01114
to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]
1716/06/23
Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01115
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
1716/08/14
Van Nes, Katryna, fl. 1716
GLC03107.01116
to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions
1717/01/04
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01117
to Robert Livingston re: family news
1717/01/16
Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01118
to Robert Livingston re: resolving the palatine affair with the government
January 10, 1717
Borland, John, 1660-1727
GLC03107.01119
to Robert Livingston re: Coll. Schuyler's interest in a mortgage
1717/01/26
Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721
Collins asks that Livingston assess Coll. Schuyler's interest in a particular mortgage. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01120
Salary allowed to Robert Livingston
1717
GLC03107.01121
to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts
1717/02/18
Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01122
to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant
1717/02/09
Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling...
GLC03107.01123
1717/02/20
Gilbert writes of the selling price of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01124
to Robert Livingston re: goods damaged when a ship ran ashore
1717/03/04
Philip reports the sorry news of some goods that were damaged on a ship that ran ashore on its way to London, and also reports that a ship from Boston sank, drowning some men that they knew. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01125
to Robert Livingston re: business accounts
1717/03/11
GLC03107.01126
to Robert Livingston re: storage for Livingston's corn
1717/03/15
White, William, fl. 1810
White explains that he was unable to find storage for Livingston's corn, and therefore recommends that Livingston grind it. He then follows it with a note saying that he did find someone willing to store the corn, as long as it is clean. Docketed...
GLC03107.01127
to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate
1717/03/21
Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717
Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01128
1717/03/23
Wessels, Dirck, fl. 1713-1717
GLC03107.01129
1717/03/22
GLC03107.01130
to Robert Livingston re: animal skins to be shipped abroad
1717/03/27
Philip asks his father to send some skins to Phillip Schuyler so that they may be put on a ship going to Bristol. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01131
to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies
Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01132
1717/04/10
Philip explains how he intends to settle some accounts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01133
to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London
1717/04/22
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01134
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
GLC03107.01136
to Robert Livingston re: political opposition to Robert Livingston
1717/04/25
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
"Parts in the Journall for Goods sold in the Shop upon Trust . . .
1717/04-1721/06
. . . from April 1717 to June 1721." Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01138
to Robert Livingston re: request for an enslaved woman
1717/05/03
One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Philip Livingston dated May 3, 1717. Relays that ships from Africa carry enslaved people will be arriving. Requests his father to purchase an enslaved woman.
GLC03107.01139
1717/05/08
Salisbury, Fr., fl. 1713-1725
GLC03107.01140
to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's position in the House
1717/05/09
Philip hopes that his father still has many friends in the House so that his business may proceed. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01141
1717/05/18
GLC03107.01142
to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's success in the assembly
1717/05/20
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
1717/05/29
Livingston, John
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
1717/06/04
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
1717/06/25
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
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
1717/06/26
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
1717/06/20
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
Account of Robert Livingston
1717/10/28
Russell, Abraham, fl. 1718
Page 1 is a record of Livingston's debt. Page two contains a statement written and signed by Russell that he received payment of the account from Gilbert Livingston. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01150
to Robert Livingston re: errors with Mr. Renselaer's land patent
1717/07/03
GLC03107.01151
to Robert Livingston re: plea for consent to marry Livingston's daughter
Beekman writes in distress and begs Livingston to allow him to fulfill his engagement to Livingston's daughter. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01152
to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch
1717/07/05
Jamison writes that Vetch may receive his commission, and that Livingston's cousin Douglas desires that Livingston promptly pay his debt to him.
GLC03107.01153
to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods
1717/07/08
Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01154
to Robert Livingston re: order for flour
1717/07/12
Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717
Sarah expresses her hope that Robert and Alida Livingston write to her, and asks Robert to send her flour if there is a sloop bound for New London. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01155
to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain
1717/07/16
John announces an upcoming voyage to Great Britain, and asks his father to send up some flour and bread, as such things are scare and expensive where he lives.
GLC03107.01156
"Proposal of ways & means to raise 12000 [pounds] to pay the Debts of the . . .
. . . Government." List of various ways to raise money, including printing more money, and raising and creating taxes.
GLC03107.01157
to Robert Livingston re: end of the invasion of the Swedes
1717/07/31
Gilbert writes that the King has disbanded troops and that the invasion of the Swedes is over. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01158
to Robert Livingston re: borders between land patents
1717/07/30
Robert states that he has found means to support himself, and also explains the new borders between Livingston's and Renselaer's land patents. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01159
to Robert Livingston re: a forgotten trunk
1717/07/28
Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793
William sends Robert a trunk that was left at his house.
GLC03107.01160
to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts
1717/07/26
Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01161
to Robert Livingston re: order for payment
1717/07/18
Levy, Moses, ?-1792
GLC03107.01162
to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston
Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also...
GLC03107.01163
[1717/01]
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
GLC03107.01164
1717/04/15
GLC03107.01165
to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]
[1717/04]
Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.01166
GLC03107.01167
GLC03107.01168
AN on verso of letter.
GLC03107.01169
1717/05/04
GLC03107.01170
1717/05/05
Docketed on 2nd address leaf.
GLC03107.01171
GLC03107.01172
1717/05/21
GLC03107.01173
1717/05/22
GLC03107.01174
1717/06/08
GLC03107.01175
Account of Robert Livingston of Clermont
GLC03107.01176
"Albert van Loon's Brief" [in Dutch]
August 8, 1717
Di Wurmt, V. E., fl. 1717
Also signed by Albert van Loon. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01177
1717/08/14
Van Loon, Albert, fl. 1714-1725
GLC03107.01178
to Robert Livingston re: political foment in England
1717/08/16
GLC03107.01179
to Robert Livingston re: plans for the construction of a church
1717/08/21
Hager, John F., fl. 1717
Hager desires Livingston's opinion on the matter of constructing a church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01180
to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs
1717/08/25
Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01181
to Robert Livingston re: settling in a new house
1717/09/09
John writes that he will be settling in a new house near his mills soon, and discusses his father's accounts and situation with the palatines. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01182
1717/09/10
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
GLC03107.01183
to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors
1717/09/16
Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01184
to Robert Livingston re: need for an answer about the church
1717/09/26
Hager states that there is an urgent need for an answer regarding the construction of the church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01185
to Robert Livingston re: request for advice on his financial situation
1717/09/30
Hager implores Livingston for advice on how to help his family out of financial ruin. He expresses regret at spending so much money on the church, which has made him indebted to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01186
"The Colonie of New York Debt to Rt. Livingston"
Gives a full account of the money due to Livingston, including expenditures for two voyages he was forced to make to Great Britain.
GLC03107.01187
1717/10/02
Philip sends best wishes for his father's business and desires news of his accounts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01188
to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados
1717/10/08
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
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
to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain
1717/10/15
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
to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel
1717/10/21
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
Van Schaik, Lauwerence, fl. 1717-1719
GLC03107.01193
to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany
1717/10/25
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
to Robert Livingston re: reminder of his desperate circumstances
1717/10/29
GLC03107.01195
1717/10
GLC03107.01196
to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America
1717/11/04
Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01197
to Robert Livingston re: business affairs
1717/11/06
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
to Robert Livingston re: suffering from gout
1717/11/20
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...
GLC03107.01199
1717/12/02
Cuylen, John, fl. 1712-1717
GLC03107.01200
1717/08/01
AN and docket on address leaf.
GLC03107.01201
1717/08/03
GLC03107.01202
GLC03107.01203
1717/09/07
GLC03107.01204
1717/09/12
GLC03107.01205
GLC03107.01206
1717/09/14
GLC03107.01207
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