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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

Account of Robert Livingston

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

Docketed on address leaf.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William sends Robert a trunk that was left at his house.

GLC03107.01160

to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01164

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01165

to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01166

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01167

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01168

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN on verso of letter.

GLC03107.01169

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01170

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on 2nd address leaf.

GLC03107.01171

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01172

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01173

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01174

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01175

Account of Robert Livingston of Clermont

GLC03107.01176

"Albert van Loon's Brief" [in Dutch]

Also signed by Albert van Loon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01177

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01178

to Robert Livingston re: political foment in England

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01179

to Robert Livingston re: plans for the construction of a church

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

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01183

to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

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

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

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

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

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

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01193

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

to Robert Livingston re: reminder of his desperate circumstances

GLC03107.01195

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

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

to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01200

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01201

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01202

Legal document re: Livingston's bond to John Key and Wm. Livingston

The document states the conditions of Robert Livingston's obligation to "save defend and keep harm[less]" John Key and William Livingston during the term of his arrest.

GLC03107.00771

to Robert Livingston re: the state of Livingston's bond for bail

Mackmorran informs Robert Livingston that John Key and William Livingston agreed to put together a bond. Bogan was suspcious of the entire matter, and therefore refused to give a bond.

GLC03107.00772

to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's legal situation

Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. "Not delivered" appears on docket.

GLC03107.00773

to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks...

GLC03107.00774

to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William...

GLC03107.00775

to Robert West Esq. re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter, Robert Livingston discusses what he has done to procure bail for his release.

GLC03107.00776

to Mr. Bogan re: conditions for R. Livingston's release

Robert Livingston discusses the conditions of his release from the custody of John Lamb, and asks that Bogan assist him with this procedure. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00777

to Mr. Edward King re: R. Livingston's bail

Robert explains the state of his bail, and expresses concern regarding his voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00778

to Robert Livingston re: habeus corpus for R. Livingston's release

Capt. Key informs Robert that he has paid for a habeus corpus to secure Robert's release. With letter on p.2 from Robert Livingston to Capt. Pati[irnio], London, 11 May 1706. In this letter Robert discusses the financial terms of his release....

GLC03107.00779

to Robert Livingston re: a message for the Captain

Stuckey apologizes for not sending an invoice to Robert, and promises to do so as soon as "the ship comes in." He also asks Robert to inform the Captain that he is in Deale and not in London with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00780

Account of expenses travelling to and from London

A bill for food items such as brandy and lamb.

GLC03107.00781

Key's testimony of an agreement between R. Livingston and Blackham

Key's testimony regarding a bond and agreement between Robert Livingston and Richard Blackham. According to Key, Blackham failed to fulfill his obligations and thus complicated the release of Livingston.

GLC03107.00782

Note of payment to William Livingston

Robert Livingston promises to pay a sum of money to William Livingston "on demand."

GLC03107.00783

to Mr. Mitchel and Finley re: request for a bill to Capt. Key

Livingston explains that he was with Mr. Mitchel earlier that day to draw a Bill of Exchange on the account of James Douglas. He then explains that he will be out of town for the evening, and requests that two bills be given to Capt. Key that...

GLC03107.00784

to Robert Livingston re: plans for departure

Stucky, who is on board the Unity at Deale, informs Robert that he hopes to depart shortly. He also expresses his pleasure that Robert will be joining him, and arranges to send for Robert to meet him at Portsmouth, where they will presumably...

GLC03107.00785

"The humble petition of Ch. Lodwick . . .

. . . attorney to . . . widow and Executrix of Seph. Cortlandt Deceased and Robt. Livingston." In a petition addressed to Sidney Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, Lodwick attests to the fact that Livingston and van Cortlandt victualled troops at...

GLC03107.00786

to Robert Livingston re: a warning concerning Mr. Woodfoord

Young Robert apologizes for an act of disobedience, and warns his father that Mr. Woodfoord has not kept his word regarding an unspecified matter. With letters from James Douglas, 28 June 1706; John Key, 28 June 1706. Both letters are concerned...

GLC03107.00787

Bail bond for Robert Livingston

Fragment of the lower right-hand side of paper. Contains the signatures and seals of William Livingston and John Key. The docket reads: "Bail bond for me rejected by Mr. Bishop."

GLC03107.00788

Invoice of goods on the Unity

Invoice of goods shipped by Robert Livingston on board the Unity bound for New York. Most of the invoice consists of different types of cloth and textiles, including cotten, linen, and wool.

GLC03107.00789

List of R. Livingston's clothes and necessities on board the Unity

List of various articles, including shoes, wigs, saddles, and other amenities that Livingston had on board with him as he travelled to New York.

GLC03107.00790

The Manor of Livingston [in Dutch[

The document is written in Dutch and includes a number of different authors. Additionally, it covers a long period of time, from 27 January 1707 to May 1709. It seems to concern the administration of the Livingston estate.

GLC03107.00791

"Invoyce of 13 Bales 3 Trunks & 3 Cases Containing merchandise . . .

. . . shipped by James Douglas mercht in London On Board the Dove JohnWilde Master bound for New York." Both James Douglas and Robert Livingston were responsible for shipping the goods, however, Douglas appears to have drawn up the document....

GLC03107.00792

Invoices [in Dutch and English]

Appears to be an invoice for skins shipped to New York. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00793

Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother

Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including...

GLC03107.00794

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00795

Invoice of goods shipped to New York [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00796

Fragment pertaining to Manor of Livingston

Fragment of a larger document related to a financial matter.

GLC03107.00797

Account of Mr. Hendrick Hanse

Balance sheet recording the debt and credit of Hendrick Hanse. Covers a range of dates from 1707 to 1719. With note on p.2 signed by Hanse, 9 April 1722, Albany, in which he acknoledges receipt of the balance from Philip Livingston. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00798

Account of Robert Livingston

List of general supplies, such as food and paper, purchased from 24 May 1708 to 8 August 1709.

GLC03107.00799

Account of John Livingston

Account of financial matters from 15 June 1708 to 22 October 1709. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00800

Account of Robert Livingston

List of items and the amount Livingston owes for them. Items include rope, blocks, and other similar items. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00801

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00802

Letter [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00803

Abstract of the journal of Samuel Vetch

Itemized account of various occurrences on a sea voyage.

GLC03107.00804

to Samuel Vetch re: state of military expedition

Letter written to Samuel Vetch by officers preparing for the next stage of a military expedition toward Canada. The officers relate their reservations about the endeavor, believing that if the expedition fails, their country will be reduced to a...

GLC03107.00805

Freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston

Legal statement of Ebenezer Willson Esq., Mayor and the aldermen of the City of New York declaring the freedom and citizenship of Robert Livingston. Grants Livingston the right to "partake of all the benefits, liberties, priveliges, freedoms, and...

GLC03107.00806

"Instructions to be given to the two Indians to be sent . . .

. . . to Montreal, and Quibeck." Document leaves instructions to take careful note of troops and fortifications in Canada. The document is also signed by Col. Fr. Nicholson.

GLC03107.00807

Account sheet

Account between John Livingston and Margaret Vetch. Verso contains mathematical calculations. Docket [from an unrelated document] on recto.

GLC03107.00808

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

List of Livingston's individual debtors and creditors and the sum of money to be settled. Some of the headings include: Citty of Albanie [sic], Mannor of Renslselaerswyck, Schaenhechtadie, Mannor of Livingston, New York, Ulster & Dutchess County...

GLC03107.00809

"List of Debtors drawn out my Leidger"

Copy of GLC3107.01.00809.

GLC03107.00810

Last will and testament

Names his wife, Alida, as his executor. Divides most of his land throughout New York between his sons Philip, Gilbert, Robert, and John and their descendants. Smaller portions of land are left to his daughters Margaret and Johanna and their...

GLC03107.00811